10 Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder

5. Quarrelsome or aggressive

Family and friends ought to understand that somebody with acute stress disorder might become much more argumentative or even aggressive. They seem unable to appreciate the damage their outbursts cause to personal relationships. Who knows how many separations and divorces occur after a mental health problem makes one of the parties into such unpleasant company. These personality changes are not permanent. The patient can get through this emotional crisis and return to their old nature with the right help.