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Acute stress disorder.

Publication: Clinical Reference Systems
Publication Date: 01-NOV-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Acute stress disorder.(Behavioral Health Advisor 2006)(Disease/Disorder overview)

Article Excerpt
What is acute stress disorder?

Acute stress disorder (ASD) is feelings of extreme fear, helplessness, or horror in reaction to a very stressful event. You may have trouble sleeping, have nightmares or daytime memories of the event, and feel emotionally numb and cut off from others for up to a month after the event.

How does it occur?

Acute stress disorder (ASD) begins after witnessing or being involved in a very stressful event. The event usually involves the threat of severe injury or death. Examples are rape, mugging, combat, and natural disasters. It is not known why some people exposed to a stressful event develop ASD and others don't. Some factors that may lead to ASD include:

* the severity...

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