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Ans. is 'd' i.e., It doesn't develop after 6 months of stress o Symptoms of PTSD develop within 6 months of stressor, however 10% patients have delayed onset.Post traumatic stress disordero According to ICD - 10, this disorder arises as a delayed and'or protracted response to an exceptionally stressful or catastrophic life event or situation, which is likely to cause pervasive distress in 'almost any person' (e.g. disasters, war, rape or torture, serious accident).o The symptoms of PTSD may develop, after a period of latency, within six months after the stress or may be delayed beyond this period.o The classical triad of PTSD includeHvper-arousai Anxiety, irritability, insomnia, poor concentration, Hypervigilance.Intrusions Reexperience of traumatic eventthrough intrusions in distressing thought, dream (Nightmares), FlashbacksAvoidance Avoidance of stimuli (thoughts, activites, places or people) that arouse recollection of trauma.Treatmento Treatment of PTSD involve both behavior therapy and pharmacotherapyBehavioral therapy Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is the treating of choice. Other forms of psychotherapy for PTSD are exposure therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and stress management.Pharmacotherapy Drugs used for PTSD are Antidepressants (SSRIs, TCAs MAOIs), Antianxiety drugs (BDZs, Buspirone), Carbamazepine, Valproate, Propranolol, clonidine.