PCL-5 Below is a list of problems that people sometimes have in response to a very stressful experience. Please read each problem carefully and then select the most appropriate option to indicate how much you have been bothered by that problem in the past month. Client Full Name Client Email Address In the past month, how much were you bothered by: Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again (as if you were actually back there reliving it)? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience (for example, heart pounding, trouble breathing, sweating)? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience (for example, people, places, conversations, activities, objects, or situations)? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world (for example, having thoughts such as: I am bad, there is something seriously wrong with me, no one can be trusted, the world is completely dangerous)? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Feeling distant or cut off from other people? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Trouble experiencing positive feelings (for example, being unable to feel happiness or have loving feelings for people close to you)? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Irritable behavior, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Being “superalert” or watchful or on guard? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Feeling jumpy or easily startled? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Having difficulty concentrating? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely Trouble falling or staying asleep? Not at allA littleQuite a bitExtremely
