Learn whether you may be living with PTSD with this expert-reviewed test. After receiving your results, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about your symptoms and talk to a licensed therapist.
This mental health assessment is not a diagnosis or a substitute for licensed therapy. For more information on how to get scheduled with a qualified mental health professional, read our guide here.
Over 70% of people will experience a trauma at some point in their lives. Of that, only around 5-6% go on to develop PTSD—Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. So how do you know if you have PTSD? This test is not a substitute for an official diagnosis or mental health treatment. Instead, it is meant to be a temperature gauge and assess the likelihood that you have PTSD, c-PTSD, or a similar trauma disorder. These 10 questions are pulled directly from the DSM-5 criteria for PTSD and are therefore a good tool to understand your behaviors, emotions, and reactions. Remember, PTSD is a complex disorder that cannot be summed up by these 10 questions.
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BPD is characterized by rapid mood swings, difficulty in interpersonal relationships, trouble controlling their emotions, and a flawed sense of self. People with BPD commonly struggle with self-esteem and their self-image. This, paired with erratic mood shifts, can make it difficult for them to maintain healthy, stable relationships.
PTSD is caused by a highly distressing traumatic event. It cannot be diagnosed without the presence of an event (or series of events, in the case of chronic trauma.) Some causes of trauma include natural disasters, accidents, illness, death of a loved one, abuse or assault, childhood neglect, poverty, and many more.
Up to 40% of people recover from PTSD within 1 year, with many more recovering within a few years. This is usually with the help of treatment, either therapy, medication, or a combination of both. Talk therapy has been proven effective at treating PTSD, and medication can help address co-morbid issues like anxiety and depression. For more severe forms of PTSD, other therapies like EMDR are a good option.
Remember that this assessment is not a substitute for a licensed mental health professional screening you for PTSD. You may have experiences that align with PTSD but are out of the scope of this short test. Therefore, it is wise to always seek an outside, professionally licensed opinion in addition to this test.
3.9% of the world population is living with PTSD. Of these, many will go on to make full recoveries with the help of their loved ones, therapists, and other mental health professionals. You are not alone.
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