Dale seemed to be okay when he returned from military duty Afghanistan in June, 2010, despite witnessing his two best friends being killed when invading a compound. Six months after his return, he begins having nightmares and flashbacks about his experiences and lives on constant alert. He jumps at even the slightest noise. Finally, his wife insists that Dale see a therapist. The most likely diagnosis is ____.

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Dale's symptoms, including nightmares, flashbacks, and hyperarousal, are characteristic of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can occur after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events such as combat.

Dale Seemed to Be Okay When He Returned from Military