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Table 3 Itemised PTSD symptoms for Criteria B, C, D, reported at 2–5 times per week

From: Posttraumatic stress disorder: An exploratory study examining rates of trauma and PTSD and its effect on client outcomes in community mental health

SYMPTOM CLUSTER

PTSD GROUP N = 9

NON-PTSD GROUP N = 11

B: Re-experiencing

  

Upsetting thoughts or images

55.5% (5)

9.1 %(1)

Bad dreams or nightmares

55.5% (5)

0

Reliving the traumatic event

44.4% (4)

18.2% (2)

Feeling emotionally upset when reminded of the event

66.6% (6)

36.4% (4)

Experiencing physical reactions when reminded of the event

33.3% (3)

27.3% (3)

C: Avoidance

  

Trying not to think, talk, or have feelings about the event

66.6% (6)

9.1 %(1)

Trying to avoid activities, places or people that recall the event

55.5% (5)

0

Unable to remember important part of the event

11.1%(1)

9.1 %(1)

Having less interest in important activities

66.6% (6)

9.1 %(1)

Feeling distant or cut-off from people

77.8% (7)

36.4% (4)

Feeling emotionally numb

44.4% (4)

27.3% (3)

Feeling that future plans will not come true

44.40/0 (4)

27.3% (3)

D: Arousal

  

Having trouble sleeping

33.3% (3)

18.2% (2)

Feeling irritable

66.6% (6)

27.3% (3)

Having trouble concentrating

55.5% (5)

27.3% (3)

Being overly alert

55.5% (5)

27.3% (3)

Being jumpy or easily startled

44.40/0 (4)

9.1 %(1)