Adjustment disorder

Description of adjustment disorder

Adjustment disorder called long-term negative reaction to a stressful event or situation. The cause may be stress or a combination of stress and disorder of the body. It rasstroytvo seriously impairs social and professional status of.

There are several subtypes of adjustment disorder, characterized:

• Dejection;
• Anxiously;
• A combination of anxiety and depression;
• Behavioral disturbances;
• A combination of violations of the emotional state and behavior.

Reasons for adjustment disorder

Adjustment disorder develops as a result of the reaction to stressful events or significant changes in life. Some causes of stress:

• Relationship problems;
• Financial difficulties;
• Family conflicts;
• Relationships School;
• Changes at work;
• Lifestyle changes;
• Health problems;
• Divorce;
• Death of loved ones;
• Issues of sexuality.

In some cases, problems (eg, living in an unsafe, unfavorable location) It can lead to the development of adjustment disorder over a long period of time.

Risk factors

Some people may have a predisposition to a disorder of adaptation. Susceptibility may depend on such factors, as:

• Genetics;
• Adaptability;
• Social skills;
• Possible solutions;
• Paul: women, believed, at higher risk for adjustment disorders, than men (even in childhood)

People, who face medical problems or living in challenging environments, may be at increased risk. In these populations, adjustment disorder was diagnosed in 50% people.

Some factors of early childhood and can cause, that a person can suffer from adjustment disorder in the future. These include:

• Frequent moving in childhood;
• Social origin (very poor, or vice versa, rich family);
• Extreme exposure (eg, war) or injury , which resulted in developing adjustment disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Person, who are at high risk for adjustment disorders also often prone to other disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, or stomach upset.

The symptoms of adjustment disorder

Usually adjustment disorder runs for 6 After months of stress-related events. In the case of chronic disorders, Symptoms can last for more than six months. Typically they involve the presence of a source of constant stress.

For, to diagnose adjustment disorder, symptoms must interfere with social life and human health.

Symptoms include:

• Dejection, sorrow;
• Shortness of breath;
• Chest pain;
• Anxiety or anxiety;
• The feeling of inability to cope with the life and professional goals;
• The feeling of inability to plan for the future;
• Feeling of inability to continue daily activities in the current situation;
• The difficulties in daily activities;
• Conduct disorders;
• The presence of other emotional and behavioral disorders.

Diagnosis of adjustment disorder

The doctor evaluates the presence of stressors and determines, how strong they can, to cause the patient's adjustment disorder.

Also, the survey is conducted, To make sure, whether disorders or diseases, such as depression, Anxiety Disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder. The doctor may refer the patient to a psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment.

Treatment for adjustment disorders

The main goal of treatment is, to cure the symptoms, and return to the normal human emotional states and everyday life. Treatment also prevents the breakdown adaptptsii Perast into a deep depression. Treatment options include the following:

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis, It is the primary treatment for adjustment disorder. The therapy is used, to help people understand, why the stressful event caused the symptoms, and develop resistance mechanisms for future stressors. It is a measure of short-term therapy and can go to one of the following shapes: individual therapy, family therapy, behavior therapy, or group therapy.

Medication

Medications can be used in combination with therapy, to relieve the common symptoms. Can be assigned to antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications on a short-term basis to cure the symptoms of disorders of adaptation.

Prevention of disorder of adaptation

Although to date no adaptation disorders prevention methods, timely Diagnostics and treatment give very good results.