Reflect on re-experiencing, avoidance, changes in thoughts and mood, heightened arousal, triggers, physical reactions, relationships, daily functioning, and recovery patterns.
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Rate how true each statement has generally felt during the past several weeks from 1–10. You do not need to describe the traumatic event.
Content notice: these statements concern trauma reactions and may feel upsetting. Choose a safe time and place, pause whenever needed, and consider having support available.
25 included dimensions
This is an original educational reflection, not the PCL-5, CAPS-5, or another validated instrument. It cannot diagnose or rule out PTSD. Diagnosis requires trauma-exposure, symptom-pattern, duration, impairment, and differential-assessment criteria considered by a qualified clinician. Answers remain only in your browser.
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Your Trauma-Symptom Reflection
A qualified trauma-informed professional can assess your full history and discuss effective treatment options. Even a low score cannot rule out PTSD, delayed reactions, dissociation, or another condition.
If you may harm yourself or someone else, cannot stay safe, or are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a crisis service now and reach out to a trusted person who can stay with you.
