Understanding PTSD | Page 9

In teens and young adults, PTSD symptoms can vary in range and include:

●Fear of being separated from a parent

●Losing previously acquired skills, such as toilet

training

●Problems sleeping or nightmares

●New phobias and anxieties that seem unrelated

to the trauma, such as fear of monsters

●Acting out the trauma through stories or

drawings

●Aches and pains without any apparent cause

●Irritability or aggression

If you are experiencing a combination of these symptoms, please seek professional help immediately.

If you think you may have PTSD, our HopeCoaches are here to listen and connect you with the help you need. Chat online at TheHopeLine.com.

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