What are the symptoms of adjustment disorder?

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What are the symptoms of adjustment disorder?

Everyone is going to experience an adjustment disorder differently. Symptoms can vary from mild to severe, depending on the intensity of the triggering situation and the personal significance it has for you.

Common physical symptoms:

  • Being tired, but can’t sleep (insomnia).
  • Body aches and soreness; thinking that you’re sick.
  • Headaches or stomachaches.
  • Heart palpitations.
  • Sweating hands.

Common behavioral or emotional symptoms:

  • Acting rebellious, destructive, reckless or impulsive.
  • Being anxious or agitated, feeling trapped, hopeless.
  • Crying easily.
  • Trouble concentrating.
  • Being withdrawn or isolated; feeling sad; lacking energy or enthusiasm; loss of self-esteem.
  • Loss of interest in everyday activities.
  • Changes in eating habits.
  • Feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
  • Abusing alcohol or drugs.
  • Having suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

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