Anxiety,recurring nightmares,sleep disturbances,and concentration problems that occur for more than one month after a major stressor are symptoms of:

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The symptoms described are characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can develop after an individual experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event or trauma. PTSD is diagnosed if symptoms persist for more than one month. Acute stress disorder (A) is a similar but shorter-lived condition, lasting up to one month. Pre-traumatic stress disorder (C) is not a recognized diagnosis. General stress disorder (D) is not a recognized diagnosis either.

Anxiety,recurring Nightmares,sleep Disturbances,and Concentration Problems That Occur for More Than