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CRITERION D

(One required for diagnosis)

Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):

Inability to recall key features of the trauma
Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world
Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma
Negative affect
Decreased interest in activities
Feeling isolated
Difficulty experiencing positive affect

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Self Diagnosis

This information is not designed for self diagnosis. Refer to the information provided and if you believe that you are fulfilling the criteria, immediately seek clinical assistance.

CRITERION H

(Required for diagnosis) Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or other illness. Two specifications: Dissociative Specification. In addition to meeting criteria for diagnosis…

CRITERION G

(Required for diagnosis) Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).

CRITERION F

(Required for diagnosis) Symptoms last for more than 1 month.

CRITERION E

(Two required for diagnosis) The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s): Direct expo…

CRITERION C

(One required for diagnosis) Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli after the trauma, in the following way(s): Trauma-related thoughts or feelings Trauma-related reminders

CRITERION B

(One required for diagnosis) The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced, in the following way(s): Unwanted upsetting memories Nightmares Flashbacks Emotional distress after exposure to…

CRITERION A

(One required for diagnosis) The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s): Direct expo…