Signs and Symptoms of PTSD Trauma, Calgary Counselling "I'm on edge more than usual." "I wake up with disturbing images." "I'm having trouble trusting." "I can't concentrate like I used to." PTSD may not look the same for everyone. Symptoms can vary. What is PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is more common than you think. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) describes PTSD as the development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to an extreme traumatic stressor. The person’s response to the event involves intense fear, helplessness, or horror. In children, however, the response may manifest as disorganized or agitated behaviour, but can also include numbing and [...]
