When symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder do not occur until 6 months after the trauma or later, this is referred to as expression.

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Delayed onset PTSD occurs when symptoms do not appear until 6 months or more after the traumatic event. Chronic PTSD refers to symptoms lasting longer than 3 months, acute PTSD refers to symptoms lasting 1-3 months, and immediate onset PTSD occurs when symptoms begin within the first month after a trauma.

When Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Do Not Occur Until