Do I have PTSD?
Please answer the following questions based on how often you have experienced these things in the past month.
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Repeated, disturbing memories, thoughts, or images of a stressful experience from the past.
Not at all
1/17
A little bit
Moderately
Quite a bit
Extremely
Repeated, disturbing dreams of a stressful experience from the past.
2/17
Suddenly acting or feeling as if a stressful experience were happening again (as if you were reliving it).
3/17
Feeling very upset when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past.
4/17
Having physical reactions when something reminded you of a stressful experience from the past.
5/17
Avoiding thinking about or talking about a stressful experience from the past or avoiding having feelings related to it.
6/17
Avoiding activities or situations because they reminded you of a stressful experience from the past.
7/17
Trouble remembering important parts of a stressful experience from the past.
8/17
Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy.
9/17
Feeling distant or cut off from other people.
10/17
Feeling emotionally numb or being unable to have loving feelings for those close to you.
11/17
Feeling as if your future will somehow be cut short.
12/17
Trouble falling or staying asleep.
13/17
Feeling irritable or having angry outbursts.
14/17
Having difficulty concentrating.
15/17
Being "super-alert" or watchful or on guard.
16/17
Feeling jumpy or easily startled.
17/17
Your score ranges from 0–16.
No symptoms of PTSD.
Next steps
If you feel that PTSD-like behaviors are interfering with your daily life, the first step is to see a medical provider for an official diagnosis. A doctor can tell you about your treatment options, including therapy and medication.
Editor’s note: This quiz does not reflect an official diagnosis and you should see a doctor for more information.
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Your score ranges from 17–20.
No to minimum symptoms of PTSD.
Your score ranges from 21–29.
Mild symptoms of PTSD.
Your score ranges from 30–49.
Moderate symptoms of PTSD.
Your score ranges from 50–86.
Severe symptoms of PTSD.
