Common Reactions Following a Crisis
It is often helpful for people who have experienced a crisis to know that some reactions
commonly occur. It is also useful for others to be aware of these reactions so that they can
help support the person experiencing them.
You may experience some of these reactions:
| Physical |
Mental |
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Upset Stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Loss of Appetite
- Feeling Uncoordinated
- Easily Startled
- Sleep Problems
- Muscle Aches
- Tremors in Lips & Hands
- Increased Blood Pressure
- Rapid Heart Beat
- Rapid Breathing
- Profuse Sweating
|
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Disturbing Dreams
- Slowed Thinking
- Poor Attention Span
- Memory Problems
- Intrusive Thoughts
- Reliving the Event
- Difficulty with:
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Concentration
- Naming Objects
|
| Emotional |
- Worry About Others
- Withdrawal
- Sadness
- Guilt
- Anger
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Shame
- Depression
- Irritability
- Feeling:
- Abandoned
- Isolated
- Shocked
- Numb
|
Remember these responses are COMMON reactions to an UNCOMMON situation.