Separation anxiety disorder
Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment (e.g., a parent, caregiver, significant other or siblings).
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
Symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder may include:
- Excessive distress when separated from home or attachment figures
- Persistent and excessive worry about losing major attachment figures or about possible harm to them
- Persistent reluctance or refusal to go to school or elsewhere because of fear of separation
- Persistent reluctance or refusal to go to sleep without being near a major attachment figure or to sleep away from home
- Repeated nightmares about separation
- Repeated complaints of physical symptoms (such as headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or vomiting) when separation from major attachment figures occurs or is anticipated
Causes[edit | edit source]
The exact cause of Separation Anxiety Disorder is unknown, but it is believed to be influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. It may be triggered by a stressful event, such as a new school, a move, or a death in the family.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for Separation Anxiety Disorder typically involves cognitive-behavioral therapy, which can help individuals learn to manage their fears and anxieties. In some cases, medication may also be prescribed.
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