Trama Quiz

The effects of trauma can be confusing, frustrating, and may leave you feeling helpless to find peace with yourself. You may find yourself wanting to get back to “normal,” but no longer know what normal is for you. Fear, anxiety and stress may be so strongly present that you think nothing can or will help.

Trauma therapy or therapy for PTSD focuses on helping you reduce your trauma symptoms and to find transformation and authentic healing.  Trauma therapy at Crossroads Counseling is offered in both a traditional therapy format and as one of our intensive counseling programs called, "Beyond Trauma: A Program for Transformation & Authentic Healing.

To find out if you are experiencing trauma and if you might have PTSD complete the quiz.  Please note that to be officially diagnosed with PTSD you must meet with a mental health professional.

 Are You Experiencing Trauma/PTSD?

Below is a list of common trauma symptoms and/or indicators. Please answer how often you experienced the following common symptoms over the past 3-4 weeks:

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In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced repeated disturbing dreams/nightmares of the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again and/or as if you were reliving the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced having intense bodily reactions such as heart pounding, difficulty breathing, sweating, flushing, etc. when something reminded you of the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced patterns of avoiding external reminders of the stressful event(s) such as places, people, conversations, activities, objects, or situations?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced avoiding external reminders of the stressful event(s) such as people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations?) 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you had difficulty remembering important parts of the stressful event(s)?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for instance, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something wrong with me, no one is trustworthy, the world is completely unsafe, etc...)

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you blamed yourself or someone else for the stressful event(s) or what happened after it? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced strong negative emotions such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced a loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced feeling distant or cut off from other people? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced having difficulty feeling positive emotions such happiness, joy, or love from or for the people closest to you? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced irritable behavior, anger outburst, or aggressive behavior? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced being super alert, watchful, or on guard? 

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced feeling jumpy or easily startled?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced having difficulty concentrating?

In the past 1-3 months, how frequently have you experienced trouble falling or staying asleep?

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