Children may be reluctant to eat, or they may hoard food or go on eating binges. Children may experience guilt and feel that the event was their fault. Occurrences such as birthdays, holidays, or the anniversary of the event often slow down the recovery process. Others who have been affected by the experience will probably have similar reactions. Talking with someone you trust can be helpful.
People are scared about the traumatic event happening again.
Sadness caused by things which remind that person of the traumatic event. Concentration and memory problems. Flashbacks of the traumatic event. Problems with sleep. Feeling depressed or detached from society.