Theory of Psychoanalysis Review of Related Theories 1. Theory of Character and Characterization
This symptom refers to block out intrusive recollections of the trauma. Some of the avoidant strategies such as become engrossed in some
activity, drinking alcohol or using drugs. C5.
Feelings of detachment or estrangement from others This symptom relates to whether the individual feels distant or cut off from
others compared to how they were before the traumatic event. C6.
Restricted range of affect This symptom concerns the individual’s inability to have warm or loving
feelings. Individual with this symptom is reported feeling emotionally numb and guilty that they are not concern about the plight of friends or
family members, and that their conversational interaction has become robot-like.
D1. Difficulty falling or staying asleep
This symptom is self evidence. Just like other symptoms, this should have happened at least once in a month under consideration and caused distress
at the time next day. D2.
Irritability of outburst of anger This symptom concerns with the individuals’ inability to tolerate
everyday’s hassles. They may respond by shouting, breaking or throwing object, or being physically aggressive. Scott and Stradling, 2001:8-12
The researcher finds that criteria B, C, and D set out the particular symptoms that traumatized victims might suffer while criteria A refers to the
objectively extreme nature of traumatic event and refers to an intensely distressing subjective response. Since the this study has reveal Charlie’s traumatic experience
which is sexual abuse and losing people he loves, the criteria A does not necessary in analyzing the symptoms someone who suffer of PTSD.