Separation-Anxiety in Adults
Question:
I am having the hardest time getting information on separation anxiety in ADULTS. A friend of mine is still suffering from the affects of it as a child. If any of you know of ANY resources (websites, journal articles, anything) that deals with treatment or coping techniques FOR ADULTS, please email me or post to the group. Thanks in advance
Response:
I am having the hardest time getting information on separation anxiety in ADULTS. A friend of mine is still suffering from the affects of it as a child. If any of you know of ANY resources (websites, journal articles, anything) that deals with treatment or coping techniques FOR ADULTS, please email me or post to the group. Thanks in advance
You can do a web search on "Separation Anxiety Disorder" and probably come up with sites that address the subject. Keep in mind the DSM-IV criteria, which follows, as you investigate further. You’re not alone… — Sloopy:) < see following Separation Anxiety Disorder SYMPTOMS Developmentally inappropriate and excessive anxiety concerning separation from home or from those to whom the individual is attached, as evidenced by three (or more) of the following: recurrent excessive distress when separation from home or major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated persistent and excessive worry about losing, or about possible harm befalling, major attachment figures persistent and excessive worry that an untoward event will lead to separation from a major attachment figure (e.g., getting lost or being kidnapped) persistent reluctance or refusal to go to school or elsewhere because of fear of separation persistently and excessively fearful or reluctant to be alone or without major attachment figures at home or without significant adults in other settings persistent reluctance or refusal to go to sleep without being near a near a major attachment figure or to sleep away from home repeated nightmares involving the theme of separation repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated The duration of the disturbance is at least 4 weeks. The onset is before age 18 years. The disturbance causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, academic (occupational), or other important areas of functioning. The disturbance does not occur exclusively during the course of a Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Schizophrenia, or other Psychotic Disorder and, in adolescents and adults, is not better accounted for by Panic Disorder With Agoraphobia.
