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�y- i'' Trauma in the Community Traumatic events occur daily. Although trauma affects people in different ways, there are some common reactions that you may experience. These posttrauma signs and symptoms may begin immediately, or might happen after a few days or weeks. It is important to remember that these reactions are normal. Although it might feel abnormal, it is quite common for people to experience emotional "aftershocks" following a traumatic event. Common Reactions to Trauma Peal fear or anmtety about subjects that you never thought about before the event occurred. After a disturbing event, people may question things such as their faith, their parenting skills, or their ability to perform well at work where before people usually took these things for granted. Have emotional outbursts and startled responsee. You may have a tendency to overreact to sudden, unexpected loud noises, such as a car backfiring. In a heightened state of awareness, this reaction is understandable. When you find yourself in this type of situation, taking slow, deep breaths can help to calm you. Be eatremW awarre ofthiags amund y ou. In times like these, people are more aware of things that they might otherwise overlook, such as a noise in their house or a helicopter in the sky. Shortly after disturbing events, everyday occurrences may not seem everyday anymore. This often accompanies a feeling of being vulnerable or unsafe. When having these types of feelings, it is important to keep a healthy perspective between what you feel and what you know. Experience a change in sleep ar eatfngpatter= Disturbances in sleep are quite common. You may find yourself sleeping a little more or a little less than usual, or you may have bad dreams or nightmares. You may also experience loss of appetite, a craving for "comfort" foods, or digestive problems like nausea, diarrhea, or constipation. Try to stick to your regular routine. It could help get other daily habits back on track as well. Became easily distracted A negative form of distraction is resorting to numbing behaviors such as drinking or drug use. You may be trying to remove yourself from the situation so that you don't have to think about it. There are, however, ways to distract yourself in a positive fashion. Try listening to music, reading a book or going out to dinner with friends to get your mind off things for a while. Have Bm&bacU dWurbiagimagaa ormemaries A common reaction after being exposed to a traumatic event is having flashbacks or images pop into your head without any apparent reason. Again, this is a normal reaction. If you find that the frequency or intensity of the flashbacks does not gradually lessen, seek professional help to learn how to manage these thoughts. Everience mood ahhU and rnAww emotions Feelings are neither right nor wrong, but they can be very confusing. You may find yourself feeling anxious or fearful one moment