Severity of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms — Adult

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PCL-5 — Severity of Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms — Adult

Below is a list of problems people sometimes have in response to a very stressful experience. Indicate how much you have been bothered by that problem in the PAST MONTH.

1. 1Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
2. 2Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
3. 3Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
4. 4Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
5. 5Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
6. 6Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
7. 7Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (people, places, conversations, activities, objects, situations)
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
8. 8Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
9. 9Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world
   Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
10. 10Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
11. 11Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
12. 12Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
13. 13Feeling distant or cut off from other people
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
14. 14Trouble experiencing positive feelings
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
15. 15Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
16. 16Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
17. 17Being 'superalert' or watchful or on guard
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
18. 18Feeling jumpy or easily startled
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
19. 19Having difficulty concentrating
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely
20. 20Trouble falling or staying asleep
    Not at allA little bitModeratelyQuite a bitExtremely