Hypervigilance: "I know the doctors say we are in the clear, but I take my daughter's temperature every day. I am always afraid something bad will happen."

Exaggerated Startle: "I jump at any loud noise."

Difficulty Sleeping / Concentrating: "At night, it takes me more than an hour to fall asleep. During the day, it's just impossible to keep my mind on things."

Traumatic stress reactions – what to look for	Examples of Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Increased irritability - Trouble concentrating or sleeping - Exaggerated startle response - "Hypervigilance" - always expecting danger	Hypervigilance: "I know the doctors say we are in the clear, but I take my daughter's temperature every day. I am always afraid something bad will happen." Exaggerated Startle: "I jump at any loud noise." Difficulty Sleeping / Concentrating: "At night, it takes me more than an hour to fall asleep. During the day, it's just impossible to keep my mind on things."