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It is not uncommon for people who have been closely involved in a crisis or traumatic situation to experience unusual emotional detachment in order to cope and function. Some other typical reactions might include:
- Irritability/anger
- Preoccupation with the event and one’s role in it
- Depression
- Guilt
- Anxiety
- Emotional "numbness"
- Silence/withdrawal
- Sleep disturbances/nightmares
- Change in personal work habits
- Poor concentration
- Difficulty in making decisions
- Memory problems
- Difficulty with details