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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Case Study

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In addition to the client’s diagnoses of Acute Stress Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder, Suzy also shows symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD); however, a diagnosis could not be made. The client exemplified symptoms such as: witnessing the event personally, having flashback and intrusive memories, decreases in sleep, and distressing dream to name a few. These particular symptoms place the client in the category for the diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. This diagnosis was unable to be the primary diagnosis due the time frame of symptoms. PTSD symptoms should be present three months after the event. In Suzy’s case, her symptoms occurred within three weeks of the traumatic event.
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