Traumatic stress reactions – what to look for |
Examples of Traumatic Stress Symptoms |
- New fears related to the medical event - New somatic complaints (bellyaches, headaches) not explained by medical condition - Dissociation: Feeling in a daze or "spacey" |
New fears: "Ever since my son was in the hospital, he is terrified to be left alone -- he never used to be like that." Dissociation: "It still feels unreal -- like I was dreaming." OR "I just feel spacey and not in touch with the world around me." |