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Do I have PTSD? PTSD may occur in response to a traumatic event. These symptoms can manifest in a few behavioral ways, like: withdrawal from activities, difficulty sleeping, and more.
The quiz questions below can help determine if you are behaving in a way that demonstrates a tendency toward PTSD. While helpful, it is not intended to be a comprehensive diagnosis or to diagnose posttraumatic stress disorder. Based on your answers, you may receive a possible indication of PTSD. If so, we are here and ready to help!
1. Have you ever experienced or witnessed a life-threatening event (includes perceived-to-be life-threatening events, e.g., physical assault, unwanted sexual experience/assault, accident, unexpected loss of a loved one, life-threatening medical illness, aftermath of life-threatening event or death, etc.)?
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2. Do you experience recurrent nightmares or flashbacks of the event, feeling as though you’re in the life-threatening situation again?
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3. Do you typically avoid places, people, activities or other things that remind you of the event?
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Do you often feel on edge or anxious?
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5. Do you tend not to go out in public?
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6. Do you feel depressed and alone?
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7. Do you engage in risky behaviors, such as substance use, gambling, driving fast, etc.?
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Authored by Dr. Chad Wetterneck, clinical director, trauma recovery services, Rogers Behavioral Health
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Who Is This PTSD Quiz For?
The questions below relate to problems and complaints that people sometimes have in response to traumatic life experiences, sometimes diagnosed as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Please read each item carefully, and indicate how much you've been bothered by that problem in the past month.
This quiz is meant for adults and children older than 6. A subtype of PTSD called Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in preschool children became recognized in 2013 and has different criteria for evaluation.
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This quiz is NOT a diagnostic tool. Mental health disorders can only be diagnosed by a licensed mental health provider or doctor.
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This interactive PTSD quiz is based upon the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD and has been structured in a manner to allow for a short and simple self-assessment. If you think you may have PTSD, Psycom strongly recommends that you seek help from a doctor in order to receive a proper diagnosis and support.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) FAQs
Who is at risk for PTSD?
People who have experienced or seen a physical or sexual assault, a disaster, an accident, or a terror attack are at risk for PTSD, as are soldiers who have experienced combat. In PTSD, the person continues to feel afraid or stressed even when no longer in danger. Typically, PTSD is related to an event or events involving “actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence,” says Thomas D.
Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California.
“The traumatic event may be directly experienced or witnessed in person as it occurred to someone else,” Harpley says. “Or PTSD can happen when you learn that a traumatic event occurred to a close family member or close friend. PTSD also can involve repeated or extreme exposure to aversive details of the traumatic events, like what happens with first responders or police officers.”
Does everyone who experiences or witnesses a traumatic event go on to develop PTSD?
Not everyone who experiences a dangerous or scary event goes on to develop PTSD. Resilience factors that decrease the likelihood that you will develop PTSD include having a coping strategy for getting through and learning from a traumatic event, seeking out support from loved ones and support groups, and being prepared to respond to upsetting events, in spite of feeling fear.1
When was PTSD first diagnosed?
The term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) first made an appearance in 1980 in the third edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-III), which is published by the American Psychiatric Association.
Since then, PTSD has become a household name.2
Even before 1980, though, mental health care professionals recognized the symptoms of PTSD as a particular disorder. “There were different names for it during World War 1 and World War 2,” says Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California. “Back then, a person who had the symptom of PTSD, who typically was a soldier who had seen combat, may have been called ‘shell-shocked.’ ”
Who diagnoses PTSD, and what does getting diagnosed involve?
Mental health professionals like psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers are all qualified to make the diagnosis of PTSD, says Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California. A primary care provider (PCP) also can make the diagnosis, he says. “Who makes the diagnosis may depend on your insurance,” Harpley says. “If you need a referral to see a specialist, you may see your PCP first and then get referred to a mental health professional.
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PTSD may be diagnosed with an interview that assesses various criteria, Harpley explains. “There are also psychological tests for PTSD that can help make the diagnosis, but it would be highly improper to reach a diagnosis based solely upon psychological test results,” he says.
How many people are diagnosed with PTSD?
It’s estimated that around 6.8% of Americans will have PTSD at some point in their lives. Women have about a 9.7% chance of getting PTSD. Men have about a 3.6% chance.3
Which factors differentiate the diagnosis of PTSD from the diagnosis of adjustment disorder?
PTSD falls under the category of “trauma- and stressor-related disorders,” explains Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California, while an adjustment disorder is an anxiety disorder. An adjustment disorder may involve depression, anxiety, and disturbances of emotions, he says. Typically, an adjustment disorder is not trauma-related, he says.
The symptoms of an adjustment disorder must occur within three months of a stressful life event or change, and must not be due to another mental health disorder.4 “An adjustment disorder doesn’t last longer than six months,” Harpley says. “If it lasts longer than that, by definition it is not an adjustment disorder and PTSD should be considered.”
What happens if PTSD is left untreated?
Sometimes the symptoms can dissipate, but in other cases, they can last for years, says Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California. Since PTSD responds to medication and psychotherapy, it is important for a person to seek treatment.
What does it feel like to have PTSD?
The person can experience flashbacks in which they relive the traumatic event or events. This can cause symptoms like a racing heart or sweating. The person also can have reoccurring dreams or memories related to the event, upsetting thoughts, and feelings of irritability and anger.
A person with PTSD can be easily startled, feel tense and “on edge,” have difficulty concentrating, falling asleep or staying asleep, and engage in risky, destructive, or reckless behavior.1
Other symptoms of PTSD include sadness, anger, and feeling withdrawn. “The person can feel detached or disconnected from themselves or from the world,” says Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California.
Is PTSD a permanent disability?
It can be, says Thomas D. Harpley, PhD, a clinical psychologist in San Diego, California. “Even with treatment, PTSD can last for years and be very disabling,” he says.
How long PTSD lasts varies by person. Some people get better within six months but the symptoms in other people can last for years. And people who have PTSD can have other mental health conditions as well, like depression, substance abuse, or an anxiety disorder.1
- National Institute of Mental Health.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Page Last Revised in 2020. Accessed June 7, 2021. - Marc-Antoine Crocq and Louis Crocq. From shell shock and war neurosis to posttraumatic stress disorder: a history of psychotraumatology. Dialogues in Clinical Neuroscience. March 2000.
- National Center for PTSD. PTSD: Epidemiology of PTSD. Accessed June 7, 2021.
- The Mayo Clinic. Adjustment disorders. Page Last Updated October 2017. Accessed June 7, 2021.
Notes: This article was originally published July 9, 2021 and most recently updated May 24, 2022.
➤ Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Diagnosis: Online Test
1. Repeated, restless memories, images, thoughts about the stressful situation you have experienced
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2. Repeating, disturbing dreams about stress events
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Suddenly you felt or acted as if you were re-experiencing the stressful situation (as if you actually came back and revived it)
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4. Felt very upset when something reminded you of the stress you experienced
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5. Strong physiological reactions when something reminds you of the stressful experience (eg, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing, sweating)
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6. Avoided memories, thoughts or feelings related to the stress experienced
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It was difficult to remember important episodes of the stressful event
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9. You could not get rid of negative ideas about yourself, other people or the world around you (for example, thoughts such as: “I am bad; something is wrong with me; no one can be trusted ; the whole world around is dangerous…”)
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10. Have you blamed yourself or someone else for what happened or for what happened after that
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12. Loss of interest in what used to please you
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problems with positive emotions (for example, inability to feel happiness or love for loved ones)
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Annoyance, outbursts of anger, or aggressive actions
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very much harm you
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18. They felt nervousness,
were easily scared
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20. Could not sleep or woke up often
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Test Online
Instructions: Answer all questions of the test without thinking about the answers for a long time.
The questionnaire will help assess the mental state of a person who has undergone a severe emotional shock
A healthy human psyche is mobile and flexible enough to easily endure everyday stress. But extreme events and negative experiences can unsettle even a hardened person. If you have experienced a traumatic event and you still feel its imprint on the specifics of your worldview, we recommend that you take an assessment of post-traumatic stress disorder. The questionnaire is available online, free of charge and does not require registration.
The Mississippi Scale, also known as the Mississippi Scale, was developed by American psychotherapists Kian, Keddel and Taylor in 1988. Initially, it was intended to diagnose mental disorders in combatants. Over time, the questionnaire was adapted for the civilian population, expanding the range of statements that are included in the test.
The questionnaire contains 22 items describing various traumatic situations:
- serious accident or fire;
- physical or sexual abuse;
- natural disaster - earthquake, hurricane or flood;
- military action or terrorist attack;
- evidence of death or serious injury;
- death of a loved one or loved one as a result of murder/suicide.
Post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome can result from a traumatic experience. It is included in the American diagnostic standard DSM-III, IV and in the European one - ICD-10.
The diagnosis of PTSD indicates a significant decrease in psychological stability, in which the meaning of life is lost, the structure of self-consciousness changes, and the worldview changes. Structural personality changes can be observed, up to the manifestation of unusual aggression and violence.
Contents
- Modern classification includes 4 types of syndrome:
- Who is this test for
- How long will the test take
- How to respond to a positive result
- What symptoms should be paid attention to
Modern classification includes 4 types of syndrome:
- Acute - occurs in the first days after stress and lasts about 2-3 months.
- Chronic - consists in a gradual increase in the signs of the disorder, causing nervous exhaustion, a change in character and interests.
- Deformation - occurs against the background of chronic with a long course of the disease. Leads to the formation of neuroses and phobias.
- Delayed - appears 3-6 months after injury in response to a specific trigger.
A short-term post-traumatic reaction is considered normal. Studies show that 80% of trauma survivors cope with stress and eventually return to a normal mental state. 20% may develop pathological mental processes that require mandatory medical supervision.
Who is this test intended for?
The questionnaire is designed to assess the condition of people who have experienced a severe mental shock. It is suitable for self-diagnosis of adults, but is not intended for children. It is recommended that a child with suspected SIRT be shown to a specialist without delay. He uses professional screening techniques to make an accurate diagnosis.
Children's psyche is very sensitive and suffers more from trauma. Therefore, it is important to take measures to eliminate post-traumatic disorder as early as possible.
