Question

Behavioral clues of impending suicide are as follows, EXCEPT
1. Withdraws from social activities and plans
2. Hypervigilance and exaggerated startle response
3. Becomes energetic after a period of severe depression
4. Gives away valuable possessions
5.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Hypervigilance and exaggerated startle response

Explanation

• A startle response is described as an extreme response to an intense stimulus.
• People with PTSD may always feel on guard or hypervigilant.

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Major symptoms of PTSD

• Re-experiencing symptoms
  • Flashback
• Avoidance symptoms
  • Avoiding anything that remembers the event
• Negative changes
  • Mood swings
  • Irritability
  • Withdrawal 
• Hyperarousal symptoms
  • Heightened startle response
  • Hypervigilance