ADJUSTMENT DISORDER
Adjustment Disorder is a type of stress-related mental illness. It is a short-term condition that occurs when a person has great struggle coping with, or adjusting to, a particular source of stress. Some sources include marriage, divorce, starting school or staring a new job. You may feel anxious or depressed and normal daily routines may feel overwhelming. In essence, you have a hard time adjusting to change in your life, and it has serious consequences.
BEHAVIORAL SYMPTOMS
- Frequent crying jags
- Fighting with other people
- Being unusually argumentative
- Ignoring bills and other financial obligations
- Avoiding friends, family, and loved ones
- Poor work or school performance
- Being late to work or school frequently
- Excessive absenteeism
- Vandalizing and destroying property
PSYCHO-SOCIAL SYMPTOMS
- Sadness
- Loss of self-esteem
- Feeling isolated, apart from others
- Hopelessness
- Inability to feel joy or pleasure
- Anxiety and nervousness
- Feeling “on-edge”
- Feelings of being overwhelmed
- Self-harm
- Thoughts of suicide
