After a tornado came through his town, Gerald was faced not only with a severely damaged house, but also his place of employment being closed and relocated to another state. For the next several months, Gerald was extremely irritable and anxious, had trouble sleeping, lost his appetite, and suffered from various physical complaints. It is now 10 months later, Gerald has repaired his house and found a new job. He has received supportive counseling and is showing improvement in both his emotional and physical states. Gerald's counselor most likely diagnosed Gerald with a(n)

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Gerald's symptoms were triggered by a significant life stressor (the tornado and its aftermath), which aligns with the criteria for trauma- and stressor-related disorders. These disorders include responses to traumatic or stressful events and are characterized by symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and physical complaints, all of which Gerald experienced.

After a Tornado Came Through His Town, Gerald Was Faced