Frequent,intrusive recollections of a traumatic event,social withdrawal,nightmares,and the increased physical arousal associated with anxiety are the major symptoms associated with

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The symptoms described are consistent with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by re-experiencing the traumatic event through intrusive thoughts, nightmares or flashbacks; avoidance of thoughts, feelings, or reminders associated with the traumatic event; negative mood or thoughts, and increased arousal or reactivity. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) that drive individuals to perform repetitive, ritualistic behaviors (compulsions). Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry or anxiety about a variety of events or activities. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by fear or anxiety about social situations in which an individual may be scrutinized or evaluated by others.

Frequent,intrusive Recollections of a Traumatic Event,social Withdrawal,nightmares,and the Increased Physical