Getting Help
While coping styles in response to a traumatic event differ across individuals and types of injury.
The following include signs of stress which indicate professional assistance may be beneficial:
Disorientation or confusion and difficulty communicating thoughts Limited attention span and difficulty concentrating Becoming easily frustrated. Overwhelming guilt and self-doubt Depression, sadness, and feelings of hopelessness Mood swings and crying easily Difficulty maintaining balance Headaches/stomach problems Tunnel vision/muffled hearing Colds or flu-like symptoms Difficulty sleeping Poor work performance Reluctance to leave home Fear of crowds, strangers, or being alone Increased use of drugs and/or alcohol