If you're currently serving, or have served in the UK Armed Forces, you can call our 24-hour Helpline to talk about mental health. If you are a family member or carer worried about a loved one or need to talk to someone yourself, you can use it too.
Our Helpline is open all day, every day offering support and advice. This is a free and confidential service.
We are here for you if you are having a tough time, have trouble sleeping, have flashbacks, feel depressed, get anxious sometimes or just feel that something is not quite right.
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Here are some symptoms you may recognise if you've had traumatic experiences:
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Work-related or relationship problems
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Feeling numb and empty
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Feeling suicidal
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Self harm and self-destructive tendencies
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Avoidance of people and places
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Panic attacks/anxiety/depression/mood swings
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Feeling isolated
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Frequent periods of withdrawal into oneself
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Nightmares/flashbacks/insomnia
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Anger or aggressive behaviour
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Feeling distrustful and suspicious/blaming others
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Misuse of alcohol/drugs/gambling and/or food
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Seeking out high-risk/dangerous pursuits.