Following a crisis, you may experience a psychological reaction. Normal reactions to a crisis may include:
Physical Reactions
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Sleeping 12-20 hours per day
- Under activity
- Nightmares
- Hyperactivity
- Exhaustion
- Health problems (e.g., digestive problems, headaches)
- Startle Reactions
Cognitive Reactions
- Difficulty with concentration
- Difficulty solving problems
- Amnesia for the event
- Inability to attach importance to anything other than incident
- Memory disturbance
- Difficulty making decisions
- Isolating yourself
Emotional Reactions
- Fear
- Guilt
- Emotional numbing
- Over sensitivity
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Feelings of Helplessness
- Violent (revenge fantasies)