文档介绍：New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Office of Mental Health Disaster Preparedness and Response NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE Thomas Farley, ., . Commissioner How People React to Traumatic Events Many people experience symptoms of stress in the aftermath of a traumatic event. These symptoms may affect your body and mind for a brief period. For most people, they subside after a few weeks. Here are mon, normal reactions Emotional ? Shock ?Numbness ?Fear, anxiety and nervousness ? Panic ?Agitation, irritability and anger ?Uncertainty ?Guilt and self-doubt ?Denial ? Grief ?Sadness and depression ?Loneliness and isolation ?Helplessness ?Loss of interest in activities Physical ?Fatigue, exhaustion, weakness ?Headaches ?Visual problems ?Dizziness ?Chills and profuse sweating ?Twitches and muscular tremors ?Grinding teeth ?Rapid heart rate ?Chest pains ?Difficulty breathing ?Gastrointestinal problems ?Worsening of existing medical conditions Behavioral ? Withdrawal ? Acting out ? Being suspicious and hyper-alert ? Restlessness and pacing ? Outbursts and frequent crying ? Argumentativeness ? Increased conflicts at home and work ? Impaired work performance ? Excessive activity ? Increased smoking or substance use ? Eating less or overeating ? Increased or decreased sexual dr