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1. Thoughts and Feelings

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Do you ever have flashbacks that make it feel like the trauma is happening again? Do nightmares disturb your sleep? Do certain sounds, smells, or images bring back overwhelming memories? Do you find intrusive thoughts about what happened appearing even when you don’t want them? Do you sometimes feel emotionally flooded when reminded of the past?

 

2. Avoidance & Numbing

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Do you avoid places, people, or situations that remind you of what happened? Do you steer clear of conversations or thoughts connected to the trauma? Do you notice yourself shutting down feelings or going emotionally “blank”? Do you distract yourself excessively (work, substances, screens) to avoid painful emotions? Do you struggle to remember important parts of what happened?

 

3. Hyperarousal & Reactivity

 

Do you feel constantly “on edge” or hyper-alert? Are you easily startled by noises or sudden movements? Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Do you find it hard to concentrate or stay focused? Do you experience frequent irritability or bursts of anger?

 

4. Changes in Mood & Thinking

 

Do you feel guilt, shame, or self-blame about what happened? Do you notice a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed? Do you feel detached or estranged from others? Do you struggle to trust people or feel safe with them? Do you sometimes feel hopeless about the future?

 

Closing Note

This questionnaire is not a diagnosis, only a mirror to gently notice what’s happening within you.

If many of these experiences feel familiar, you are not broken — these are common responses to trauma.

Support is possible, healing is possible, and you do not have to walk the path alone.