During or after the traumatic event, the person has presented a lack of emotional reactivity, numbness, a feeling that the situation is not real, or forgetfulness of some important aspect of the trauma. It is similar to post-traumatic stress, but of shorter duration (between 2 days and 4 weeks).
Emotional symptoms occur in response to a real stressor, but with greater intensity than would be considered normal. It usually occurs when the addition or coincidence of work, family or health problems overwhelm the person's psychological resources to cope and a stress reaction occurs, accompanied by depressive states or anxiety. It is considered acute if it lasts less than 6 months and chronic if it lasts longer.
Nightmares or memories of the traumatic experience (sexual abuse, mistreatment, attacks, accidents, etc.), or the consequences in the form of insecurity, shocks, feelings of guilt or low self-esteem, can continue throughout life if not are treated. It is considered acute, if it lasts less than 3 months, chronic, if it lasts more than 3 months, and delayed onset, if the symptoms begin 6 or more months after the traumatic experience.
Luís Maestre i Funtané. Tots els Drets Reservats. Elaborat per Sytel Media
