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Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder is an abnormal and excessive reaction to a life stressor, such as starting school, getting divorced, or grief.
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Symptoms
To receive a diagnosis of adjustment disorder, symptoms must be severe enough to effect a person's work or social life....
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Causes
Symptoms of adjustment disorder typically begin within three months of the identifiable stressor and usually do not las...
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Tests
The following criteria need to be met to establish a diagnosis: The person must have a psychological evaluation; The sy...
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Treatments
The primary goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and help the person return to pre-event level of functioning. Most...
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Drugs
alprazolam
clonazepam
fluoxetine
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Risk Factors
Death of relative
Difficulty coping
Family problems
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Complications
Most people recover completely from adjustment disorders, especially if they had no previous history of mental problems...
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Prevention
There is no known way to prevent this disorder. Strong support from friends and family can help.
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Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms suggestive of adjustment disorder develop.
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