SECTION 1: Emotional Red Flags  I feel emotionally raw — like I’m too sensitive to noise, criticism, or stress  I’ve started crying or shutting down unexpectedly  I'm reacting strongly to small things (snapping, lashing out, withdrawing)  I feel emotionally unseen or like no one gets me  I keep repeating emotional pain in my head like a loop  I feel like my emotions are getting bigger than me

This guide helps peer coaches and clinicians identify emotional patterns across major diagnostic categories based on written responses in the unified assessment. These patterns reflect underlying emotional injuries and neurological traits commonly misdiagnosed or overlooked in veterans.