Which of the following is not described as a PTSD symptom?

• A. Irritable and aggressive behavior
• B. Problems with concentration
• C. Difficulty falling, staying asleep, or restless sleep
• D. Weight loss due to exercise

Answer: (D)

PTSD symptoms fall into clusters like intrusion, avoidance, negative mood/cognition, and arousal. Irritable and aggressive behavior fits the arousal cluster, reflecting heightened irritability and anger. Problems with concentration are also a common cognitive/arousal issue after trauma. Sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, are another typical arousal symptom. Weight loss due to exercise isn’t described in the PTSD symptom criteria; PTSD can involve weight or appetite changes, but not specifically weight loss caused by exercise as a diagnostic symptom. So weight loss from exercise isn’t a PTSD symptom.