PTSD Self Test

Instructions: This questionnaire asks about problems people sometimes have after a very stressful experience — for example an accident, assault, disaster, combat, or the sudden loss of someone close. First, bring one such experience to mind, then answer every item for how much you were bothered by that problem in the past month.

1.Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience
2.Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience
3.Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again
4.Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience
5.Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)
6.Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience
7.Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)
8.Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience
9.Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)
10.Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it
11.Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame
12.Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy
13.Feeling distant or cut off from other people
14.Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)
15.Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively
16.Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm
17.Being "superalert" or watchful or on guard
18.Feeling jumpy or easily startled
19.Having difficulty concentrating
20.Trouble falling or staying asleep
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Important: This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnosis. A score here cannot tell you whether you have a medical or psychiatric condition — only a qualified clinician can do that, after a full evaluation. If your results concern you, please contact us at 347-749-2830.

The PCL-5 was developed by the National Center for PTSD, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It is in the public domain and free to use.