If symptoms of distressing memories, dreams, dissociation, and avoidance occur within 3 days to 1 month following a trauma, a person is likely to be diagnosed with stress disorder.

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The symptoms described are characteristic of acute stress disorder, which occurs within the first month following a traumatic event. Chronic stress disorder is diagnosed when symptoms persist for longer than 1 month, and posttraumatic stress disorder is diagnosed when symptoms occur more than a month after the traumatic event. "Permanent" is not a valid diagnostic term for stress-related disorders.

If Symptoms of Distressing Memories, Dreams, Dissociation, and Avoidance Occur