How do I know if I have a problem?

You may have a problem with depression if you have:

• Feel sad a lot of the time
• Sleep problems, too much or too little
• Low energy
• Difficulty concentrating
• Appetite changes, eating too much or too little
• Loss of interest in activities, hobbies
• Guilt feelings, blaming yourself a lot
• Wishing you would die

You may have a problem with anxiety if you have episodes where:

• You feel shaky inside
• You have body tremors
• Your heart pounds rapidly
• You feel as if you can’t get enough air

You may have a problem with post-traumatic stress disorder if you:

• Think about stressful events all the time
• Have recurrent dreams or nightmares
• Have memory gaps
• Have loss of interest in normal activities
• Have triggers or reminders that bring on these feelings
• Avoid talking about the stressful event

What can I do about this?

• Talk to your health care provider about your symptoms
• Medical treatment and counseling are recommended for these problems
• The responses to traumatic stress are normal and are the result of things that happened to you
  

Places to Get Help:
Victims of Torture
3238 Cleveland Ave.
Columbus, Ohio
(614) 586-1042