Peritraumatic Distress Inventory

Please complete the items below by circling the choice that best describes your experiences and reactions during the attack and immediately afterwards. If an item does not apply to your experience, please circle “not at all true”.

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Not at all true

Slightly true

Some-what true

Very true

Extremely true

P1

I felt helpless to do more

P2

I felt sadness and grief

P3

I felt frustrated or angry that I could not do more

P4

I felt afraid for my own safety

P5

I felt guilt that more was not done.

P6

I felt ashamed of my emotional reactions

P7

I felt worried about the safety of others

P8

I had the feeling I was about to lose control of my emotions

P9

I had difficulty controlling my bowel and bladder

P10

I was horrified by what I saw

P11

I had physical reactions like sweating, shaking, and my heart pounding

P12

I felt I might pass out

P13

I thought I might die

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