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The following questions are to help you get an idea of whether or not you present the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). There are 25 questions to answer. This test is, however, not meant to replace a professional evaluation and diagnosis. If you are taking this test, you probably already feel an amount of concern and should consult your physician.

Yes/No


1. Have you made considerable effort to avoid thinking or talking about the event or doing things which remind you of what happened?
   Yes     No



2. Have you lost enjoyment for things, kept your distance from people, or found it difficult to experience feelings?
   Yes     No



3. Have you been bothered by pain, aches, or tiredness?
   Yes     No



4. Do you get upset when stressfull events or setbacks happen to you?
   Yes     No



5. Do you ever find yourself crying uncontrollably?
   Yes     No



6. Have you been isolating yourself from family and friends and avoiding social situations?
   Yes     No



7. Do find yourself relying increasingly on alcohol or drugs to get through the day?
   Yes     No



8. Do you have difficulty falling, staying asleep, or sleeping too much?
   Yes     No



9. Do you feel guilty about surviving the event or being unable to solve the problem, change the event or prevent the disaster?
   Yes     No



10. Do you find it hard to have love or affection for other people?
    Yes     No



11. Do you feel there was no point in planning for the future?
    Yes     No



12. Are you jumpy, anxious or get easily startled by ordinary noises or movements?
    Yes     No



13. Have you experienced intrusive thoughts or recollections of the events?
    Yes     No



14. Have you experienced recurrent distressing or frightening dreams about the events or things related to those events?
    Yes     No



15. Have you felt as if you were reliving the events again and again?
    Yes     No



16. Has a normal sound or sight triggered a flashback of the events?
    Yes     No



17. Have you noticed yourself 'spacing out' or feeling disconnected from yourself?
    Yes     No



18. Have you reacted emotionally to people, places or things associated with the events?
    Yes     No



19. Have you had difficulty recalling the details of the events?
    Yes     No



20. Have you difficulty concentrating?
    Yes     No



21. Have you been on 'alert'?
    Yes     No



22. Have you had anger outburst that are unlike you?
    Yes     No



23. Have you noticed that you are easily startled?
    Yes     No





24. Have the above symptoms interfered with your ability to work or carry out daily activities?
    Yes     No



25. Have the above symptoms interfered with your relationship with family or friends?
    Yes     No

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