Help and advice

Symptoms of trauma

People react to traumatic experiences in different ways.  Here are some symptoms you may recognise:

  • Feeling isolated
  • Frequent periods of withdrawal into oneself
  • Nightmares/flashbacks/insomnia
  • Anger or aggressive behaviour
  • Feeling distrustful and suspicious/blaming others
  • Misuse of alcohol/drugs/gambling and/or food
  • Seeking out high-risk/dangerous pursuits
  • Work-related or relationship problems
  • Feeling numb and empty
  • Feeling suicidal
  • Self harm and self-destructive tendencies
  • Being easily moved to tears
  • Avoidance of people and places
  • Panic attacks/anxiety/depression/mood swings

If you (or someone you know) may be suffering from any of the above, please call us for a free, informal chat.  Just click on the "Need help & advice" button above to find your nearest Community Outreach Support Team.  

You might also like to download and read a very helpful leaflet produced by an organisation called STEPS: Steps Towards Empowerment & Positive Survival.