What are the most common symptoms for PTSD?

The most common symptoms of PTSD are:

- Re-experiencing the trauma. This can include flashbacks, nightmares, and intrusive thoughts.

- Avoiding situations that remind you of the trauma. This can include places, people, or activities that were present during the trauma.

- Increased arousal and reactivity. This can include feeling on edge, irritable, or easily startled.

- Difficulty sleeping. This can include insomnia, nightmares, or both.

- Difficulty concentrating. This can include feeling forgetful, absent-minded, or having trouble focusing on tasks.

- Negative changes in mood and thinking. This can include feeling depressed, hopeless, or guilty.

- Changes in physical and emotional reactions. This can include feeling numb or detached, having difficulty feeling positive emotions, or experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, stomachaches, or muscle pain.