Do I Have A Phase Of Life Problem?

Are you entering or completing school and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you leaving parental control and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you getting married and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you starting a new career and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you becoming a parent and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you adjusting to an "empty nest" after children leave home, and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Are you retiring and does that cause impairment or does it impact a treatment or prognosis?

Do you have another phase of life problem that causes impairment or impacts a treatment or prognosis?

Based on your answers, it is unlikely that you have a phase of life problem that needs clinical attention. Changes can often be exciting, even if they may cause some distress in a person. Besides, changes may have a positive impact on personal growth, and being able to cope with a change in a positive way may leave someone more confident and prepared for other obstacles in life. However, some people may find it hard to adapt to changes and need some professional support.

Unfortunately, you are displaying one or more signs typically seen among individuals who have a phase of life problem that needs clinical attention. It’s not always easy to adjust to change, and even when a change is exciting and positive, it may cause some stress. Over the course of your life you should expect to experience various changes. If you are having a hard time with managing such life transitions, you may consider talking to a therapist to learn coping skills and to become better at adjusting to changes. Sometimes, a diagnosis of adjustment disorder may occur when the change keeps causing symptoms such as anxiety or depression. This may be avoided by seeking professional help immediately.