Physical reactions
- Problems eating/upset stomach
- Trouble sleeping
- Exhaustion
- Increased heart rate/breathing
- Headache
- Cold sweats
- Failure to engage in exercise, diet, safe sex, regular health care
- Excessive smoking, drinking, drugs, food
- Worsening of current medical problems
Emotional reactions
- Feeling nervous, helpless, fearful, sad
- Feeling shock, numb, unable to experience love or joy
- A voiding people, places, and other things related to the event
- Loss of intimacy or feeling detached
- Irritability
- Withdrawal, feeling rejected or abandoned
- Distrust of others
- Self-blame