Separation Anxiety in children gets carried into adulthood.
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Separation anxiety in most cases is first seen in childhood. For children suffering from separation anxiety, they face difficulty being separated from their parents. When this keeps happening on a regular basis the child does not get the opportunity to undergo complete psychosocial development. This then gets carried over into adulthood and gives rise to a number of anxiety issues.
In order to be diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder how long do symptoms need to be present?
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Separation anxiety disorder in adults is marked by extreme fear or anxiety separated from a close friend or their spouse. A person is diagnosed with separation anxiety disorder only when the sign and symptoms have to be present for at least six months in adults.
People suffering from this disorder constantly fear the abduction of their loved ones.
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People suffering from separation anxiety disorder tend to be extremely sad and anxious when separated or away from their loved one. Such fears include harm coming to your loved one. Or even fear of losing them.
Adult separation anxiety disorder is found in people who already suffer from:
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People who have been brought up with extremely over-bearing parents or suffered from separation anxiety as a child or are suffering from panic disorder, personality disorder, social anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder are at a high risk of developing a separation anxiety disorder in adults.
Does separation Anxiety Disorder seriously hamper the quality of daily life?
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Although separation anxiety disorder affects daily life and functioning, with proper care and treatment the condition can be managed and kept under control.
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