How Do You Know If You or Someone You Care About Is Facing Adjustment issues?
Signs of adjustment disorder are:
- Depressed mood
- Crying spells
- Nervousness
- Excessive worry
- Anxiety and depression
- Socially withdrawn
- Sleep problems
- Low self-esteem
- Irritability
- Change in attitude
- Changes in appetite
- Conduct problems
- Feel of insecurity
- Helplessness
- Withdrawing socially
- Mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct.
Adjustment disorders are diagnosed when we can identify the stressor that led to this and experience symptoms within three months of its occurrence.
And the easiest way to find out how this can help you is by booking an appointment or asking any questions that you may have near you.
Causes of Adjustment Disorder
The stressors are usually of a serious, unusual nature and can include divorce, conflict, moving, academic or work problems, sexuality issues, or any other major life event that is difficult for an individual to cope with or adjust to. The stressor may not seem to be a problem for every person who experiences it. Situations involving a relationship break-up, death, physical move, or natural disaster can even result in an adjustment disorder.
Sometimes, people experience recurring stressors such as exams for students, financial difficulties for individuals, or contact with family members that trigger past traumas. Having a child, retiring or empty nest syndrome also requires adjustments that might take a while to resolve.
