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Adjustment
Disorder (Stress Response Syndrome)
As most people know, feeling sad or hopeless after going
through a stressful event can be a common thing. But for
people who suffer from adjustment disorder, the reaction to
this event may be much more severe than that of most people.
Unlike the typical stress that people may feel after a major
life event, the symptoms of adjustment disorder can have a
severe impact on your life. This condition may affect your
work life, home life, or socializing with others. This
disorder can affect men and women, teens, adults, and seniors.
Symptoms may include feelings of nervousness, tension, acts of
defiance to others, impulsive behaviors, crying, sadness,
hopelessness, and not wanting to spend time with other people
as often as normal.
Types of events that can lead to adjustment disorder:
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Death of someone
you love
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Relationship
problems or divorce
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Major changes to
your life in general
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Someone you love
having health issues
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Personal medical
problems you've had
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Losing your job
or switching to a new one
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Moving to a new
home or different city
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Being a victim
of crime or assault
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Dealing with a
natural disaster (hurricanes, etc)
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Having a baby
If untreated,
adjustment disorder may lead to major depression. It has also
been known to lead to substance abuse problems (drugs or
alcohol), as people with the disorder try to cope with their
feelings.
But there's hope for people who suffer from adjustment
disorder. Adjustment disorder is very treatable. The goal of
treatment is the elimination of symptoms and a return to full
functioning.
Schedule a New
or Follow-Up
Appointment:
Dr. Dansereau is
currently accepting new patients. To schedule your first
appointment, please call 504-897-0201 now. Existing patients can
schedule follow-up appointments by phone, or can
click here to schedule online.
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