Children are sensitive and can struggle to make sense of events that are traumatizing and deadly. There are common symptoms people experience following a traumatic event. Your children may experience only some or many of these:
Fatigue
Headaches
Sweating
Stomach and/or digestive problems
Bed-wetting, thumb-sucking, acting out or other behaviors from when they were younger
Reduced awareness or lack of concentration
Difficulty paying attention at school, forgetting to complete or turn in assignments
Feeling numb or not part of the world
Isolation, spending more time alone and less time with friends
Indecisive
Helplessness/hopelessness
Bad dreams or flashbacks
Feeling like the scary event is happening again
Scary thoughts they can’t control
Staying away from people and places that are reminders of what happened
Feeling worried, guilty or sad
Lack of responsiveness
Lack of interest in things that once interested them
Trouble sleeping
Changes in appetite or eating habits
Feeling on edge, nervous or easily startled
Irritable and angry outbursts
More conflict with teachers, friends, siblings and parents
Thoughts of self-harm or hurting others
If your child exhibits these or other concerning behaviors for more than two weeks, seek professional help.
Star point counseling Center has offices in Brandon and Tampa Fl. 813-244-1251
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