Adjustment disorder includes a group of symptoms, which are stress, feeling sad or hopeless, and physical symptoms that occur after going through a stressful event. It is caused due to general lifestyle changes, the death of a close person, problems with relationships, and a close person's illness. The symptoms are nervousness, crying, feeling sad, and symptoms of suicide. It is treated by taking medications, and cognitive behavior therapy helps a lot.
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I am struggling with depression due to family issues. Please help me overcome it.
Query: Hello doctor, My age is 23 and my husband is 29. I am having a 1 year old baby. After my delivery, I had some problems in my family created by my mother-in-law. At that time my husband left his job and so, there was some distance between us. So, I felt very bad and I used to get anger for small thin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There seem to be some adjustment problems in your family. Everyone faces similar problems not only in marital life, but also in new situations. That does not mean the end of life. It only means that you have to develop better coping skills to adjust to the new situation. ... Read Full »
My baby is not attached to me. What can I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am not sure if this is the right category to post my question in. My problem is with my mother-in-law. Or maybe the problem is with me, after all. My baby boy is now eight months old. He is a handful most days. He is not the type that plays by himself and he gets bored really quickl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from an adjustment disorder. The anger and frustration are due to your new role as a mother. Mother-child bonding is unique. Nobody can separate your son from you. Of course, he belongs to you. But, he is also her grandchild and hence it is ... Read Full »