Life wouldn’t be “normal” without stress. Stress is normal and inevitable—it is an unavoidable part of our reality that we simply have to manage and live with. Stress is in no way fun—but it isn’t a hindrance to living well, either. In fact, stress can increase your awareness in a difficult or dangerous situation so that you can act quickly at the moment!
Living with stress is something that everyone has to do, but this doesn’t mean you have to welcome it with open arms. However, for others, there’s nothing else they can do but embrace it and let it control every part of their lives.
When Stress Stops You from Living
Stress is often considered a normal response of the body, but it can prove to be detrimental in some cases. When you can’t seem to adjust to a stressful change that has affected your daily routine for a long time, then you may have developed an adjustment disorder.
Adjustment disorder is a condition that causes difficulty with managing or adjusting to a stressful life event. People suffering from adjustment disorder continue to have behavioral and emotional reactions months, even years, after the major change occurred. When untreated for too long, the stressful event can become a part of their everyday life.
Recognizing the Symptoms
Stressors are usually temporary; they’re not meant to stay with you and cause you to struggle with living your life. However, no one is safe from adjustment disorders, as anyone can develop this condition. To overcome this disorder, the first step is recognizing that you have it!
If you are experiencing these symptoms below, you should immediately reach out to a doctor to get the necessary mental health treatment:
Rebelliousness
Nervousness
Sadness or hopelessness
Withdrawn attitude
Lack of concentration
Suicidal thoughts
How to Treat Adjustment Disorder
Having an adjustment disorder can be detrimental to your life, but it doesn’t have to be this way forever! You still have a chance to overcome your mental condition and bounce back so that you can properly live your life. There are many kinds of therapies to treat adjustment disorders.
Some of the most helpful types of therapy include:
Psychotherapy;
Group therapy;
Crisis intervention; and
Psychedelic therapy.
Psychedelic Therapy, a Tried-and-Tested Path to Wellness
Among the many available therapy and medications to treat adjustment disorders, psychedelic therapy remains one of the most reliable ways to help you with your condition.
Unlike the therapy you’re familiar with, this mental health treatment involves using psychedelic substances, such as ketamine, to help with the therapeutic process. Experts have discovered that psychedelic therapy can help treat anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
There are no standards for administration and practice, so each practitioner will have their own methods. However, some elements will be more or less the same—you will be administered a low to moderate dose of a psychedelic drug, supervised by a professional during each session, and repeat the dose with a few weeks in between.
Conclusion
Not everyone can respond well when exposed to stressful situations, especially when it comes to major life changes. If your anxiety and depression continue to significantly affect your life, don’t hesitate to reach out to a trusted professional. As long as you get the mental health treatment you need, you can overcome your difficulties and live your life without anything holding you back!
Let Dr. Coleman help you overcome your adjustment disorder so that you can take back control of your life! Dr. Stephanie Lyn Coleman and the team will work together to create a personalized mental health treatment plan for patients in the California area. Book a free consultation today!