Critical Incident Self Assessment:



In the past 3 months have you experienced the following:

1. upsetting thoughts or memories about a past critical incident(s) that have come into your mind againstt your will?

2. upsetting dreams about the event?

3. Acting or feeling as if the event is happening again?

4. feeling upset about reminders of the event?

5.bodily reactions (such as fast heartbeat)?

6. diffculty falling or staying asleep?

7. irritabilty or outbursts of anger/frustration?

8. Difficulty concerating?

9. HEIGHTENEDED AWARENESS OF POTENTIAL DANGErs?

10. feeling jumpy or being started by something unexpected?


*Answering yes to 3 or more questions, may indicate that you are experiencing Post traumatic stress or burnout.




Common Symptoms of Traumatic Stress & Burnout



When the brain and body are constantly in a state of high alert (hypervigilance), the trauma begins to manifest in some predictable ways. It is normal to vacillate between avoidance and processing after a critical incident. These symptoms are subjective and vary from person to person. I strongly encourage you check in with yourself frequently and engage in self care practices regularly. Click here for coping skills and tips for managing symptoms.

It is common to experience some of these symptoms 3 days to 3 weeks after a critical incident. However, symptoms should start to subside after 3 weeks.

If you recognize these patterns in yourself or a loved one lasting longer than 3 months, it may be time to seek support:



EMOTIONAL SYMPTOMS





~ Unpleasant feelings

~ Fear

~ Profound sadness/depression

~ Anxiety

~ Anger, Rage

~ Frustration

~ Guilt and self-Blame

~ Feelings of vulnerability

~ Talking about death/Suicide



BEHAVORIAL SYMPTOMS





~ Increased impulsive behavior ~ Risk Taking

~ Withdraw

~ Working More

~ Poor Hygiene

. ~ Controlling Behavioral

~ Avoidance of activities and places

~ Choosing to be alone

~ Increased drug/alcohol

~ Violence



COGNITIVE SYMPTOMS





~ Recurring images/memories

~ Confusion

~ Poor Problem Solving

~ Intrusive Thoughts

~ Difficulty Making Decisions

~ Second Guessing one's self

~ Hyperalert

~ Poor Concentration





PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS





~ Physical and emotional tension

~ Muscle tremors or twitches

~ Unable to sit still ~ Decreased energy

~ Insomnia

~ A desire to sleep continuously

~ Exhaustion

~ Bad Dreams

~ Waking up too early

~Elevated Blood Pressure

~ Dizziness, chest pain

~ Gastrointestinal problems



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