Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Acute Stress Disorder?

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a mental health condition that can occur following exposure to a traumatic event. It's characterized by specific symptoms that manifest within three days to one month after the trauma. The symptoms often include recurrent intrusive distressing memories, persistent negative mood, and irritable behavior.

Recurrent intrusive distressing memories refer to the unwanted and involuntary recollection of the traumatic event, which is common in both ASD and PTSD. A persistent negative mood involves feelings such as hopelessness and emotional numbing, which can also be a part of both disorders. Irritable behavior, including outbursts of anger, is often present due to heightened emotional responses after trauma exposure.

In contrast, significant weight loss is not a defining symptom of Acute Stress Disorder. While changes in appetite and weight can occur in various anxiety-related disorders, they are not typically recognized as core symptoms of ASD. This symptom is more closely associated with depression or prolonged stress disorders rather than the acute phase of response to trauma that characterizes Acute Stress Disorder. Therefore, it is the symptom that stands out as not fitting into the pattern of ASD’s hallmark features.