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