Acute Stress Disorder Learning Center

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Acute stress disorder (ASD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by a cluster of dissociative and anxiety symptoms occurring within one month of a traumatic event. (Dissociation is a psychological reaction to trauma...

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Symptoms
Anxiety symptoms connected with acute stress disorder include irritability, physical restlessness, sleep problems, inab...
Causes
Anxiety symptoms connected with acute stress disorder include irritability, physical restlessness, sleep problems, inab...
Tests
Acute Stress Disorder : Diagnosis.
Treatments
Treatment for acute stress disorder usually includes a combination of antidepressant medications and short-term psychot...
Drugs
  • carbamazepine
  • paroxetine
  • topiramate
Alternative Therapies
Homeopathic treatment and the use of herbal medicine and flower essences also can help the person with acute stress dis...
Complications
Patients who do not receive treatment for acute stress disorder are at increased risk for substance abuse or major.
Prevention
In addition, some symptoms of acute stress disorder result from biochemical changes in the central nervous system, musc...
Doctor Specialties
  • Family Medicine Specialist
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologists

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