People experience a range of reactions following trauma. Here you will find information on some common reactions, including anger, nightmares, sleep problems, and more.

• Common Reactions After Trauma
  Following exposure to a trauma most people experience stress reactions. Here is a description of the types of common symptoms that can occur. Common problems are also addressed.
• What Are the Traumatic Stress Effects of Terrorism?
  Compiles a list of terrorist attacks that have occurred over the past 20 years and reports some of the findings from the research that has been done.
• Avoidance
  Explains emotional and behavioral avoidance and how avoidant coping can get in the way of healing from trauma.
• Nightmares
  Explains what nightmares are, how common they are, how they are related to PTSD, and what effective treatments exist.
• Anger and Trauma
  Describes the relationship between trauma and anger and provides treatment strategies for the three manifestations of anger.
• Sleep and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  Learn why people with PTSD may have trouble sleeping and what they can do about it.
• War-Zone-Related Stress Reactions: What Veterans Need to Know
  Military personnel in war zones frequently have serious reactions to their traumatic war experiences. Most reactions are temporary, but sometimes the reactions continue after service members return home. Here you will find out what these reactions look like and how to get help. Starts off describing trauma.