Jerome was about to get into his car when he heard gun shots and saw his neighbor come stumbling out her front door with blood all over her. Since then Jerome has had a very difficult time concentrating at work, has been experiencing flashbacks, and has had several aggressive outbursts at home. Jerome may be suffering from

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The symptoms described suggest that Jerome may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can result from experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as the shooting his neighbor experienced. Symptoms may include difficulty concentrating, flashbacks, and outbursts. Social phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder may also present with symptoms of anxiety, but they are not specifically related to experiencing a traumatic event.

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