Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
An intense stress response occurring 3 days to 1 month after a traumatic event, with symptoms similar to PTSD such as intrusive memories, avoidance, hyperarousal, and dissociation.
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Acute Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a stress response that appears between 3 days and 1 month after a traumatic event.
Symptoms similar to PTSD emerge — intrusive memories, avoidance, hyperarousal, and dissociation — but they often resolve within one month. If symptoms persist beyond one month, a diagnosis of PTSD may be given.
Early intervention can help prevent the development of PTSD. A safe environment and social support are critically important.
💡 Real-Life Example
Feeling dazed after an accident, having nightmares, and experiencing a sense of unreality are signs of acute stress disorder.
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