ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR
POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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one day
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one week
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one month
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one year
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Detailed explanation-1: -If you have disturbing thoughts and feelings about a traumatic event for more than a month, if they’re severe, or if you feel you’re having trouble getting your life back under control, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional.
Detailed explanation-2: -PTSD symptoms usually appear soon after trauma. For most people, these symptoms go away on their own within the first few weeks and months after the trauma. For some, the symptoms can last for many years, especially if they go untreated. PTSD symptoms can stay at a fairly constant level of severity.
Detailed explanation-3: -In some cases, particularly where it is not treated, PTSD can last a very long time, perhaps the remainder of one’s life. Most people with longstanding PTSD find that the symptoms are not steady in their severity. For some people, PTSD symptoms gradually fade over time.
Detailed explanation-4: -Acute Stress Disorder However, the symptoms occur between three days and one month after the event. People with acute stress disorder may relive the trauma, have flashbacks or nightmares and may feel numb or detached from themselves. These symptoms cause major distress and problems in their daily lives.