FAQ • adjustment disorders

FAQ - adjustment disorders
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How do anxiety disorders and personality disorders differ from an adjustment disorder?

In an anxiety disorder there can be an identifiable stressor - ex. social anxiety and social situations
Borderline personality - a stressor can be an abusive relationship. How do these things differ?

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a personality disorder is when normal personality traits become so exaggerated that they become a hindrance to normal functioning. ie: it's good to be able to lean on people and ask their advise at times but it is dysfunctional to ALWAYS have someone make all of your decisions for you... even what you eat for breakfast.... that become Dependent personality disorder.... normal trait to an unhealthy extreme. An anxiety disorder has symptoms that are triggerer by specific events but are not a part of the person's personality..... An adjustment disorder is when you have an abnormal reaction to something that should be easy to adjust to. like going to college is easy for some.. more difficult for others... but a few people just cannot deal with the adjustment and become severely deperssed, anxious, etc... it is limited to a single situation and goes away if removed from that situation. (+ info)

Has anyone with AD (Adjustment Disorder) found an effective way to ward off symptoms when things get tough?

I was told that I'm not a depressive but that I've Adjustment Disorder. To put it in simple terms I react to negative events more acutely than most and the effects drag on for a long time, making my life difficult, mainly in the area of personal relationships. It's part of me that I hate and I don't know how to deal with it.

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Look on the bright side more. If you hate it, change it. Think about good things more, and concentrate on them happening rather than focusing on what is negative. Just fill your mind with these good images and make them glow. Whenever you feel yourself slipping into your previous negative behaviour, remind yourself that is no longer your reality, you have chosen to react in a different way to things, and notice how everything suddenly seems a little easier, now you feel lighter. (+ info)

Is adjustment disorder with depressed mood a disability?

I was wondering if the adjustment disorder with depressed mood a disability? Is this something that can be considered a short/long term disability? I am going to talk to my OHU on monday at work, because I was just diagnosed with this today. Please let me know if it is if you know
It has been over the past year that I realized that things haven't been right, and I have been seeing a psycologist since the beginning of this year. I think that this would qualify for short term at least?

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Adjustment Disorders are a short term disability. It's usually over with after a few months.

However, sometimes people who were diagnosed with this are later diagnosed with Major Depression if the symptoms continue. But that would be up to a psychiatrist to make the diagnosis.

Anybody can get an adjustment disorder if they are overwhelmed by some kind of problem in their lives (such as divorce, loss of a job, etc.)

If it qualifies for anything, it's most likely going to be only short term. (+ info)

Whats the difference between depression and adjustment disorder?

I was talking to a friend and I told her i didnt know what was wrong with me and she said Im suffering from "adjustment disorder" as oppose to depression

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The major differences between a depressive episode and an adjustment disorder include time frames, identifiable precipitating event(s), and severity:

Time frames: depressive episodes, by definition, require diagnosable symptoms for at least 3 consecutive weeks (not so in the case of an adjustment disorder), in addition, an adjustment disorder dx requires symptoms to be present for no more than 6 months after the precipitating event (an additional 6 months for "chronic" adjustment disorder).

Precipitating event(s): adjustment disorders have a very definable genesis - simply put, something happens, and the patient has circumscribed difficulties in adapting to the change. Depression, on the other hand, is not circumstantial (is independent of individual circumstances, and will persist despite "positive" environmental changes or absence of stressors)

Severity : depressive episodes result in symptoms which are considerably more severe than those of an adjustment disorder) (+ info)

Did anyone experience PPD or adjustment disorder after their baby was born?

My daughter has 6 months old and I have recently been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and adjustment disorder. I'm wondering why I wasn't diagnosed as having PPD/PND, when they seem to have the same symptoms?

Has anyone else experienced any of these problems after having a baby? Can you please share your stories?

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Yes i have been dealing with PPD since my 16 month old was born i have good weeks and then fall in a heaps for a little while, I think it depends on the dr you see as to what they diagnose you with but as long as you are being treated and heading towards getting better it doesnt really matter what they call it.....I understnad how you are feeling feel free to email me if you have any questions or just want to chat :) (+ info)

i need some help...adjustment disorders????? how did you get help?

i have ppd and see a physcologist and am on meds i have a sever case of ppd/ocd i developed after have my daughter.i ran into something called adjustment disorder im still having issues adjusting i want to so bad but its just very hard my daughter is 4 months can someone help me with this issue and how did u get help for it?? becuase i think thats my issue is adjusting.im going to bring this to my doctors attention tommrrow because i couldnt get what my issue was till i ran into the word adjustment.and i think that just might be my biggest issue,thanks to all mature answers.im also on 10mg lexapro

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You did a nice job of answering your own question. You have a psychologist so bring it to him/her since that is what you hired him/her for. Also, congratulate yourself for gaining a bit more insight into your presentation. You feel you're having trouble adjusting and that is meaningful to you. Keep up your work. (+ info)

i need some help...ppd,adjustment disorders????? how did you get help?

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I also was diagnosed with ppd and adjustment disorder a few months after my daughter was born. The way I worked through it was to just talk it out with my psycologist, answering the questions *honestly* not saying what you think you *should* say.
For example, if they ask you what you feel for your daughter, of course you are going to say 'love' but with me, the case was i also felt lots of guilt and pressure to be the best 'mum' in the world. I forgot who I really was. You go from one day being your own person to turning into a nameless and joyless robot whos only job and function is to look after someone else. It's an instant and life changing experience that some people (like myself) find difficult to adjust to.

Good Luck with the doctor tomorrow and hope this helps =] (+ info)

Why do we get SAD (seasonal adjustment disorder) and why is it a disorder?

Is it because main stream can put the "disorders" to one side and not have to deal with it?

Your Views pls!

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First, why do people get SAD?

I have heard that it is from lack of some vitamins and/or chemicals the body produces when skin is exposed to sunlight.

The following is from a website, source listed below:

The problem stems from the lack of bright light in winter. Researchers have proved that bright light makes a difference to the brain chemistry, although the exact means by which sufferers are affected is not yet known. It is not a psychosomatic or imaginary illness.

Your next question, why is it a disorder - it is because the anomaly is out of the realm of normalcy.

Your third question - Is it because main stream can put the "disorders" to one side and not have to deal with it?
I don't feel not having to deal with it is the case. The fact that the problem has been identified and that there is ongoing research proves otherwise. But in another vein, yes, since the mainstream population does not suffer from the disorder, many probably don't even think about it.

By the way, one irony about this. Think about the quandary of needing sunlight to alleviate the problem versus the fact that too much sun is also unhealthy because of the possibility of skin cancer. I don't know if THIS has been studied, but probably if you use sunblock to prevent the unhealthy side effects of skin cancer, does this also deprive you of the benefits of sunlight to help alleviate SAD? (+ info)

What is the difference between a parody diagnosis and a adjustment disorder diagnosis form a therapist as it?

relates to insurance copays and to applying for jobs in law enforcement? (Say as a police officer, prison guard or parole officer.) This is all so confusing!

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There is no "parody" diagnosis.

An adjustment disorder is pretty much what is sound like. It has to do with symptomology related to a recent life change. Usually it is specified (e.g., with depressed mood, with anxiety, mixed, etc). It is a time limited diagnosis, one which carries less of a stigma (as opposed to a personality disorder diagnosis, for example), and is more reimbursable (you asked about insurance) than a V-code.

You co-pay should not differ based on diagnosis. However, there are certain diagnoses for which your managed behavioral health care organization will NOT pay. Your therapist can work with you on the details. It is not uncommon for clients and therapists to discuss the merits and pitfalls of submitting a given diagnosis to your insurance company.

As for as applying for jobs (whether in law enforcement or anywhere else): if you are in the USA, all your health records (including mental health) are protected by law (i.e., HIPAA).

Hope that helps,
~M~ (+ info)

Hey is it normal to feel derealized feeling at times like that nothing is real I have adjustment disorder also?

is it normal and will it go away knowing adjustment disorder goes away?

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Actually, it's fairly common (my therapist told me so). I've experienced it myself and it comes and goes. I'm sure once you get over your issues with adjustment disorder you will experience it less or even not at all. (Keep in mind it could come back as the result of psychoactive drug use, traumatic incidents, and many other triggers.) (+ info)

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