Acute Stress Disorder Assessment

Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) is a short-term but serious response to trauma, often triggered by a distressing or life-threatening event. Symptoms may include vivid flashbacks, emotional numbness, or difficulty sleeping. Left untreated, ASD can develop into longer-term conditions like PTSD.

At Skybi, we offer professional trauma assessment services in Malaysia to help individuals identify early symptoms and receive timely psychological support. Our trauma assessment process is grounded in a trauma-informed care approach, ensuring that clients feel safe, ,respected, and empowered throughout. Each evaluation includes one-on-one consultation, comprehensive screening, and clear next-step guidance to support both understanding and healing.

Key Symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder

Acute Stress Disorder symptoms may appear within days of a traumatic event and can feel overwhelming. Common signs include:

☑️ Intrusive thoughts or vivid flashbacks related to the event
☑️ Emotional numbness or difficulty connecting with others
☑️ Trouble sleeping or maintaining restful sleep
☑️ Heightened Irritability or ongoing tension
☑️ Feeling mentally foggy, overwhelmed or detached

These symptoms can vary in intensity and may interfere with daily life, even if the trauma occurred recently.

How Acute Stress Disorder Might Affect Daily Life

Unaddressed trauma can quietly disrupt a person’s ability to function, focus, or connect. Individuals may experience:

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Shock-like States

Feeling dazed or frozen during conversations

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Restlessness

Tossing and turning at night, unable to settle

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Overreacting

Intense emotions over minor issues

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Mental Drifting

Zoning out during daily routines or tasks.
Recognising these patterns early through a trauma assessment is key to preventing longer-term impacts.

What to Do If You Suspect Acute Stress Disorder

If there are ongoing difficulties with speaking, understanding language, or expressing thoughts clearly — especially when it begins to affect learning, social interaction, or confidence — it’s important to seek support early

👉 Contact us at Skybi for a Communication Disorder Assessment — our step-by-step process ensures you receive personalized support to improve language skills, speech clarity, and everyday communication confidence., from the first appointment to a comprehensive professional evaluation report.

Here’s How You can Start?

Note: A comprehensive ASD assessment may include additional screenings based on your discussion (needs) with your psychologist.

💬 Still unsure if you needed this assessment?

Contact us at Skybi and let our team help you take the first step toward better clarity and support.

Start Your Trauma Assessment Journey