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Formerly Loudoun Psychiatric Care.

Formerly Loudoun Psychiatric Care.

ADJUSTMENT DISORDER

Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment disorder is a temporary mental health condition triggered by a significant life change or stressful event. It’s characterized by emotional and behavioral symptoms that are more intense than what would be expected in such a situation.

Common stressors that can lead to adjustment disorder include:

  • Loss: Experiencing the death of a loved one, a pet, or a job.
  • Life changes: Moving to a new place, starting school or a new job, getting married, or having a child.
  • Relationship problems: Difficulties with family, friends, or romantic partners.

Symptoms of adjustment disorder:

  • Emotional: Sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, anger, or irritability.
  • Behavioral: Withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, reckless or impulsive behavior, difficulty functioning at work or school.

These symptoms typically start within three months of the stressful event and usually resolve within six months. However, seeking professional help can shorten the duration and severity of symptoms.

Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment disorder is a temporary mental health condition triggered by a significant life change or stressful event. It’s characterized by emotional and behavioral symptoms that are more intense than what would be expected in such a situation.

Common stressors that can lead to adjustment disorder include:

  • Loss: Experiencing the death of a loved one, a pet, or a job.
  • Life changes: Moving to a new place, starting school or a new job, getting married, or having a child.
  • Relationship problems: Difficulties with family, friends, or romantic partners.

Symptoms of adjustment disorder:

  • Emotional: Sadness, anxiety, hopelessness, feeling overwhelmed, anger, or irritability.
  • Behavioral: Withdrawal from social activities, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, reckless or impulsive behavior, difficulty functioning at work or school.

These symptoms typically start within three months of the stressful event and usually resolve within six months. However, seeking professional help can shorten the duration and severity of symptoms.