They also find that their responses to life and other people are either greatly exaggerated or no longer exist. They may also have difficulty relaxing or falling asleep. They may feel isolated and disconnected from people or even their own normal feelings. They may also experience diminished interest in everyday activities and have crying spells. A sense of despair and hopelessness may be very evident.
People often re-experience the traumatic event over and over again.
The feeling of not having any control is heightened. They may feel tortured by the invading thoughts and memories. As a result, people may have difficulty sleeping. Re-experiencing the trauma intensifies feelings of panic and helplessness. Instead, they may respond to events that remind them of the trauma with all the feelings of the trauma itself.