Question
Anxiety, recurring nightmares, sleep disturbances and concentration problems, that occur more than 1 month after a major stressor are symptoms of ________.
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Post traumatic stress disorder
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Symptoms
The question describes specific symptoms: anxiety, recurring nightmares, sleep disturbances, and concentration problems. Crucially, these symptoms occur more than 1 month after a major stressor.
Key Symptom Analysis
- Anxiety: Persistent worry and unease.
- Recurring Nightmares: Disturbing dreams related to the traumatic event.
- Sleep Disturbances: Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
- Concentration Problems: Trouble focusing on tasks.
- Timing: Symptoms manifest over a month after a significant traumatic event.
Diagnosis Criteria
These symptoms, occurring after a major stressor and persisting for more than a month, are characteristic diagnostic criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While other stress-related disorders share some symptoms, the timing (long after the event) and persistence strongly point towards PTSD.
Distinguishing from Other Options:
- Acute Stress Disorder (ASD): Involves similar symptoms but occurs within 1 month of the stressor and typically resolves sooner.
- Pre traumatic stress disorder: This is not a recognized clinical diagnosis.
- General stress disorder: This is a non-specific term; PTSD is a specific diagnosis related to trauma.
Therefore, the cluster of symptoms described aligns precisely with the diagnostic profile of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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