Adjustment disorders can develop when you have difficulty coping with a significant or stressful life event. Symptoms may affect your emotions, thoughts, behaviors, relationships, work, or school. At NurseTalk Mental Wellness in San Antonio, Texas, our mental health providers evaluate and treat adjustment disorders with personalized care focused on helping you manage symptoms and adapt to life changes.
Adjustment disorders involve emotional or behavioral symptoms that develop in response to an identifiable stressful life event. The stressor may be a major life change or an ongoing situation that feels difficult to manage.
What are the symptoms of adjustment disorders?
Symptoms may include:
- Sadness or frequent crying
- Anxiety or excessive worry
- Irritability or agitation
- Feeling overwhelmed or hopeless
- Loss of interest in activities
- Difficulty sleeping
- Changes in appetite
- Difficulty concentrating
- Social withdrawal
- Problems at work, school, or in relationships
- Changes in behavior or increased impulsivity
Divorce or relationship difficulties
Moving or major life changes
Loss of a loved one
Job loss or financial stress
Work or school related stress
New parenting responsibilities
Medical illness
Accidents or other traumatic experiences
Family or interpersonal conflict
- Medication management
- Psychotherapy
- Psychoeducation
- Sleep and routine management
- Stress management
- Lifestyle modifications
- Lifestyle modifications
Schedule a telepsychiatry evaluation with NurseTalk Mental Wellness by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.
