There are a number of reactions people may experience which are considered to be normal. These reactions may occur either quickly or sometime after the event.
Traumatic events can affect people’s behaviour, thinking and feelings. Some of the normal reactions to trauma include:
Behaviour
• Change in relationships with others.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Loss of concentration.
• Physical change such as lack of petite, tiredness and generally feeling unwell.
• Change to work patterns.
Thinking
• Memories/past experiences.
• Dreams/nightmares.
• Confusion/memory loss.
• Irrational thoughts/mood swings.
Feeling
• Grief.
• Sadness.
• Loss of control.
• Frustration.
• Shock.
• Fear.
• Anxiety.
• Anger.
• Blame.