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General Crisis Reactions

General Reactions. A rise in emotional energy, turmoil, and confusionDisturbance in thinking and reasoningDisturbance in how one perceives the environment. Reactions To Crisis. IrritabilityAngerLoss of appetiteInability to sleepNightmaresSadness. HeadachesNauseaHyperactivityLack of Concen

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General Crisis Reactions

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    1. General Crisis Reactions Reactions To Crisis Stages of Crisis

    2. General Reactions A rise in emotional energy, turmoil, and confusion Disturbance in thinking and reasoning Disturbance in how one perceives the environment

    3. Reactions To Crisis Irritability Anger Loss of appetite Inability to sleep Nightmares Sadness Headaches Nausea Hyperactivity Lack of Concentration Increased chemical consumption

    4. Stage 1 Shortly After Trauma Rapid heartbeat Trouble breathing Nausea Trembling Excessive Sweating Ringing in ears Physical numbness Feelings of helplessness Fear and anxiety Guilt Anger / rage detachment

    5. More Stage 1 Outbursts of anger Rumination Hyper-vigilance Nightmares Flashbacks Poor Concentration Withdrawal Sleep disturbance Loss of appetite Self-medication

    6. Stage 2 Within 6 months of incident and last less than 6 months Increased anxiety Avoidance of places / situations Signs of depression Disinterest in friends Disinterest in activities Constant thoughts about incident or death Strain on relationships Inability to concentrate Ongoing weakness/ fatigue

    7. Stages After a Trauma (From APS Crisis Handbook) Stage 1: Shortly After Trauma Stage 2: up to 6 months after trauma Stage 3: After 6 months after Trauma

    8. More Stage 2 Flashbacks Obsessive seeking for answers Eating binges or loss of appetite

    9. Stage 3 May persist more than 6 months Chronic depression Preoccupation with disability or pain Low self-esteem Sensation seeking Dependency on alcohol or drugs Everything is a crisis

    10. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder From DSM-IV Anxiety Disorder (309.81) Exposed to traumatic event Persistent re-experiencing trauma Persistent avoidance Persistent increased arousal Duration more than 1 month Significant impairment

    11. PTSD Can be acute Can be chronic Onset can be delayed

    12. PTSD in Children MAY be expressed by: Disorganized or agitated behavior Repetitive play with themes or aspects of the trauma Frightening dreams without recognizable content Trauma-specific reenactment

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