Adjustment Disorder

Adjustment Disorder

Definition

Adjustment disorder is an abnormal and excessive reaction to a life stress, such as starting school, getting divorced, or experiencing grief.
Symptoms

For a diagnosis of adjustment disorder, a person's symptoms must be severe enough to affect his or her work or social life. Some of the symptoms include:

  • Agitation
  • Conduct disturbances
  • Depression
  • Palpitations
  • Physical complaints
  • Trembling or twitching

Symptoms of adjustment disorder typically begin within 3 months of the stressor, and usually do not last longer than 6 months.

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