Psychic Numbness Test

A phenomenon referred to as “psychic numbness” or “emotional anesthesia” is often experienced with deadening or numbing feelings, or diminished responsiveness to the outside world. These symptoms can also be felt immediately or soon after a traumatic event.

Keep track of each symptom that applies to you or your loved one:

Scoring

If you checked two or more of the above symptoms, you or your loved one may be experiencing psychic numbness as a result of trauma, disaster, catastrophe or extreme or prolonged stress.

For more information, you can visit the store, call the Stress Management Center/Phobia Institute at (828) 258-1311, or send an e-mail to Dr. Dossey.


DISCLAIMER: These tests were developed by Dr. Dossey from his 20+ years of research in anxiety disorders, phobias and stress; the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale; and the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders III. The results of these tests should not, however, be construed as the final analysis. An appropriate health care professional - an expert in the area of PTSDs - should be consulted for positive diagnosis and treatment. The recommendations and suggestions included in this document are intended to improve psychological and physical preparedness in case of a crisis, disaster or trauma. However, they do not guarantee the safety of any individual or family member. Neither the publisher nor author assumes liability for any injury, psychological or physical, which may occur in connection with any disaster, trauma or crisis. Information based on material developed at the Stress Management Center/Phobia Institute in Asheville, NC.

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