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Answer From Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to positive or negative situations in your life, such as a new job or the death of a loved one. Stress itself isn't abnormal or bad. What's important is how you deal with stress. When you have trouble adjusting to a stressful change and you find it difficult to go about your daily routine for more than just a brief period, you may have developed an adjustment disorder. An adjustment disorder is a type of stress-related mental illness that can affect your feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Signs and symptoms of an adjustment disorder can include: Anxiety Poor school or work performance Relationship problems Sadness Thoughts of suicide Worry Trouble sleeping If you're dealing with a stressful situation in your life, try self-help measures, such as talking things over with caring family or friends, practicing yoga or meditation, getting regular exercise, avoiding alcohol and drugs, and cutting back on your to-do list. If these techniques don't help and you feel like you're still having a hard time coping, talk to your doctor. With Daniel K. Hall-Flavin, M.D. Does stress make rheumatoid arthritis worse? ShareTweet Jan. 12, 2021 Show references Trauma- and stressor-related disorders. In: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-5. 5th ed. Arlington, Va.: American Psychiatric Association; 2013. http://www.psychiatryonline.org. Accessed Dec. 21, 2018. Five tips to manage stress. American Psychological Association. https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/manage-stress.aspx. Accessed Dec. 21, 2018. Managing stress. National Alliance on Mental Illness. https://www.nami.org/find-support/living-with-a-mental-health-condition/managing-stress. Accessed Dec. 21, 2018. Zelviene P, et al. Adjustment disorder: Current perspectives. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment. 2018;14:375. See more Expert AnswersProducts and Services
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