Life is filled with big changes, both bad and good. Most people are aware of how negative changes, such as death, job loss, and failure, can cause feelings of depression and anxiety, and how therapy can help you work through these feelings. However, what some people do not realize is that positive changes, such as marriage, parenthood, and career growth, can be just as overwhelming. Even though these changes are positive, some people can still feel as frightened and anxious about them as they do about negative changes. A Caring Approach is here to explain why positive change can throw you off your balance, and how private therapy can help you adjust.
Adjustment Disorder: When Change Feels Stressful
Major life changes, even happy ones, can bring about negative feelings for many different reasons. Large changes such as becoming a parent or graduating from college can often lead to real feelings of grief over the loss of your old familiar world, and from the fundamental changes in your personal identity. When combined with an external pressure to feel happy, these factors can lead to fear, depression, and other symptoms. If these symptoms persist for an unusually long amount of time, you may be suffering from adjustment disorder. Adjustment disorder is a stress-related mental illness triggered by life changes, both good and bad, with chronic symptoms including persistent sadness, mood swings, anxiety, and even physical symptoms like headaches and stomachaches. If what should be a positive change in your life has left you feeling chronically miserable, adjustment disorder is likely the cause, and holistic private therapy is the most effective solution.
How Private Therapy Treats Adjustment Disorder
Adjustment disorder and an overwhelming sense of grief can turn positive life changes into nightmares. Luckily, these mental roadblocks are highly treatable with the aid of empathetic private therapy, such as the kind provided by A Caring Approach. Our therapists can help you determine if you have adjustment disorder, isolate the cause of the condition, and help you work your way back to a healthy baseline. The most effective form of private therapy for treating adjustment disorder is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which will help you identify the unhealthy thought patterns that cause your symptoms and develop healthy responses to them. Other forms of therapy, including support groups and prescribed medication, can also be effective depending on the situation. These private therapy methods can help identify and treat the stressor causing your adjustment disorder, and allow you to genuinely enjoy the positive changes in your life.
Get Private Therapy Today with A Caring Approach
If you are struggling with emotions brought about by major changes in your life, A Caring Approach can help. Our licensed therapists will work with you to determine the source of your bad feelings and provide both public and private therapy sessions to help you work past those feelings. We will teach you the therapeutic tools you need to maintain a healthy baseline and actually enjoy the positive changes in your life. Contact us today at (703) 408-4965 to learn more about our services and schedule an appointment.