Guide To Treating Acute Stress Disorder

Individuals who have experienced a traumatic event may be at risk for developing an acute stress disorder. This condition typically affects individuals who have witnessed an event or been part of a traumatic event. Essentially, any event that inspires severe emotions of fear, helplessness, and horror can lead to developing an acute stress disorder.

The symptoms are usually disassociative in nature. Individuals may feel numb or detached. They may even be unable to remember the event itself. Or, similar to post-traumatic stress disorder, individuals may revisit the event psychologically. There are a few ways to treat acute stress disorder.