Heather's boyfriend Matt served combat duty in Iraq. After returning to the US last month and reuniting ? with Heather, Matt shared the details of the battles he was involved with and the trauma he experienced ? while serving. Heather has begun to experience intense periods of anxiety and feels as if she is "in a daze". ? It is possible Heather has developed _____________ as a result of listening to Matt's experiences.

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Heather's symptoms, including intense anxiety and feeling in a daze, suggest an acute stress disorder rather than a post-traumatic stress disorder which requires persistent symptoms lasting longer than a month. The symptoms may be the result of exposure to Matt's trauma, but it does not meet the criteria for an adjustment disorder because the symptoms are severe and impact daily functioning. Therefore, the best choice is an Acute Stress Disorder.

Heather's Boyfriend Matt Served Combat Duty in Iraq