Jumpiness can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'worrying' to 'needs attention'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose jumpiness, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Stress | 99% | Confirm |
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder | 19% | Unlikely |
Anxiety | 5% | Ruled out |
Are you 'jumpy' or easily startled?
Possible responses:
→ No / average / don't know→ Quite easily → Very easily |
Symptoms of psychological and physiological arousal are very distinctive in people with PTSD. They may seem constantly on guard and may find it difficult to concentrate.