Snapshot A 25-year-old woman presents for her annual exam. She appears easily startled and agitated. On further questioning, she reveals that she had a traumatic experience 3 months ago and since then has had nightmares, irritability, intrusive thoughts about it, and insomnia. She reports feeling “down” every day, but she wishes to avoid talking about the trauma explicitly. Her primary care doctor refers her to psychiatry who specializes in post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD). Introduction Overview login to view 2 more bullets Epidemiology login to view 6 more bullets Pathogenesis login to view 2 more bullets Associated conditions login to view 1 more bullet Prognosis login to view 2 more bullets Presentation Symptoms login to view 19 more bullets Physical exam login to view 3 more bullets Differential Acute stress disorder login to view 3 more bullets Treatment Lifestyle login to view 3 more bullets Medical login to view 19 more bullets Complications Mood disorders Panic and other anxiety disorders Substance abuse disorders Headaches