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If an
emergency,contact the Peninsulas EMS
Council's CISM Team by calling
757-220-4356.
A team member will return
your call, usually within a few minutes.
Otherwise, call 804-693-6234 or email Ellen
Vest
Here are
some very common signs and symptoms of a stress reaction in a traumatized
person:
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Cognitive |
Emotional |
Behavioral |
Spiritual |
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Chills |
Confusion |
Fear |
Withdrawal |
Anger at God |
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Thirst |
Nightmares |
Guilt |
Antisocial Acts |
Withdrawal from |
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Fatigue |
Uncertainty |
Grief |
Inability to Rest |
Faith Based |
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Nausea |
Hyper vigilance |
Panic |
Intensified Pacing |
Community |
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Fainting |
Suspiciousness |
Denial |
Erratic Movements |
Feeling Abandoned |
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Twitches |
Intrusive Images |
Anxiety |
Change in Social |
By God |
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Vomiting |
Blaming Someone |
Agitation |
Activity |
Finding it hard to Pray |
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Dizziness |
Poor Problem Solving |
Irritability |
Change in Speech
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No Yearning for |
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Weakness |
Poor Attention Span |
Depression |
Patterns |
Righteousness |
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Chest Pain |
Poor Decision Making |
Intense Anger |
Change in Appetite |
No Spirit of |
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Headaches |
Poor Concentration |
Apprehension |
Hyper alert to |
Thankfulness |
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Elevated BP |
Poor Memory |
Emotional Shock |
Environment |
Sense of Hopelessness |
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Rapid Heart Rate |
Disorientation x3 |
Emotional Outbursts |
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Alcohol Use |
Devaluing Scripture |
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Muscle Tremors |
Heightened or |
Feeling Overwhelmed |
Change in Usual |
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Shock Symptoms |
Lowered Alertness |
Loss of Emotional
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Communications |
Crisis of Faith - |
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Teeth Grinding |
Change in awareness |
Control |
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When your normal,
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Visual Difficulties |
Of surroundings |
Inappropriate |
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established relationship
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Profuse Sweating |
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Emotional Response |
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Difficulty Breathing |
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panying theological
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Any of these physical symptoms may
indicate the need for medical evaluation. When in doubt, contact a
physician. |
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The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
(ICISF)
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