It's very normal to feel varying levels of upset and stress as you cope with each day's new uncertainties, as well as ongoing anxiety and fear.

For many, the symptoms of disturbing--for some, even debilitating--anxiety and distress are getting in the way of being able to respond adequately to everyday routines and responsibilities.

If you experience the following symptoms for more than a month, consider looking to professional therapeutic help:

1. Recurring thoughts or nightmares about war-related events. Having trouble sleeping or changes in appetite.

2. Anxiety or fear--feeling in danger. Being on edge, being easily startled or becoming excessively hyper-alert.

3. Feeling depressed, sad and having low energy. Being irritable, easily agitated, or angry and resentful.

4. Experiencing memory problems, including difficulty in remembering aspects of the trauma. Feeling "scattered" and unable to focus on work or daily activities. Having difficulty making decisions.

5. Feeling emotionally "numb," withdrawn, disconnected or different from others. Spontaneously crying and/or feeling a sense of despair and hopelessness.