A category of psychiatric disorders which are characterized by emotional or behavioral symptoms that develop within 3 months of a stressor and do not persist for more than an additional 6 months after the stressor is no longer present
Symptoms of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
The following features are indicative of Adjustment disorder with anxiety:
nervousness
difficulty in concentrating or remembering things
feeling overwhelmed
It is possible that Adjustment disorder with anxiety shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
The following are the most common causes of Adjustment disorder with anxiety:
past experiences
exposure to stress situations in life
genetics
temperamental changes
Risk Factors for Adjustment disorder with anxiety
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Adjustment disorder with anxiety:
marital problems
problems at work
life threatening experiences
ongoing stressors
Prevention of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Adjustment disorder with anxiety. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
encourage healthy lifestyle
do physical exercises
Occurrence of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Adjustment disorder with anxiety cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Adjustment disorder with anxiety can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Adjustment disorder with anxiety can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Adjustment disorder with anxiety:
Physical examination: To diagnose emotional or behavioral symptoms in patients
Complications of Adjustment disorder with anxiety if untreated
Yes, Adjustment disorder with anxiety causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Adjustment disorder with anxiety is left untreated:
depression
drug abuse
alcohol abuse
anxiety disorder
Self-care for Adjustment disorder with anxiety
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Adjustment disorder with anxiety:
live a healthy lifestyle
do physical exercises
have a positive attitude regarding different situations
have a dare to face challenges in life
Time for Treatment of Adjustment disorder with anxiety
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Adjustment disorder with anxiety to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 3 - 6 months
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Adjustment disorder with anxiety.
