Jeremiah returned from war a year ago.Immediately after returning, he showed few, if any, symptoms.For a month and a half, though, has been experiencing intrusive memories, having difficulties sleeping, and does not want to see any of his friends from the army or discuss anything to do with war.What diagnosis will Jeremiah likely receive?

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Jeremiah is experiencing symptoms of PTSD, but the fact that they did not appear until a month and a half after his return from war indicates delayed expression. A diagnosis of acute stress disorder requires symptoms to appear within a month of the traumatic event, while chronic PTSD indicates symptoms lasting longer than three months. The presence of dissociative symptoms is not mentioned, so choice B is not the best option.

Jeremiah Returned from War a Year Ago