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Adjustment Disorder Treatment at Red Top Wellness Center

Dealing with change can be difficult, no matter how aware you are of life’s unpredictability. Adjustment disorder occurs when someone has difficulty coping with a stressful life event or change, such as job loss, relationship problems, or financial difficulties.

Residential treatment can provide the separation you need to cope with a stressful change and move on to what’s next. Our team at Red Top Wellness Center understands the mental load that comes along with life transitions and difficult events, and our treatment program is uniquely designed to relieve that load.

Our Residential Program

It’s easy to write off adjustment disorder as normal, because difficult life changes can be fairly common. But learning to cope with change and overcoming this condition require a targeted treatment approach, and a higher level of care is designed to provide just that.

Our residential program completely immerses you in the treatment environment, meaning you’ll be separated from the stressful circumstances that caused your symptoms. Here, you can focus fully on recovery without the distractions and stressors that are present in your daily life.

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Targeted Treatment for Adjustment Disorder’s Symptoms

Emotional Symptoms

  • Excessive sadness, tearfulness, or frequent crying
  • Feelings of hopelessness or despair
  • Anxiety, nervousness, or excessive worrying
  • Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope
  • Irritability, anger, or aggressive behavior
  • Loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyed activities
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Feeling detached or disconnected from others
  • Persistent feelings of guilt or self-blame
  • A sense of worthlessness or low self-esteem

Behavioral Symptoms

  • Social withdrawal or isolation
  • Avoidance of reminders of the stressful event
  • Changes in appetite (eating more or less than usual)
  • Sleep disturbances (insomnia or excessive sleep)
  • Restlessness or agitation
  • Impulsive or reckless behavior
  • Increased use of alcohol or drugs
  • Difficulties in academic or work performance
  • Relationship problems or conflicts with others

Physical Symptoms

  • Headaches or migraines
  • Stomachaches or digestive issues
  • Fatigue or low energy
  • Changes in appetite or weight
  • Muscle tension or pain

See If Your Insurance Covers Treatment for Adjustment Disorder

Many people feel like residential care is out of reach financially, but many major insurance plans actually offer coverage for inpatient programs. Red Top Wellness Center is committed to making treatment as accessible as possible, which is why we’ll verify your insurance benefits for you when you call our admissions team.

That way, there are no surprises, no obligations, and no obstacles to getting the care you need.

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What to Expect From Adjustment Disorder Treatment

Lack of predictability is exactly what fuels adjustment disorder, so it would be counterintuitive to feel like you’re stepping into a whole new world of unknowns with treatment.

At Red Top Wellness Center, we believe you should know exactly what to expect before arriving at our facility. We’ve laid out the highlights below, but you can also call our admissions team if you have any questions.

Red Top Wellness Center offers biosound therapy as part of our inpatient anxiety treatment.

Personalized Care

Adjustment disorder can look different for everyone. The circumstances that spurred on your symptoms, the combination of symptoms you’re facing, and the coping strategies that you can reasonably practice are all unique to you.

That’s why a personalized approach to adjustment disorder treatment is so important. At Red Top Wellness Center, we build a treatment plan that’s custom-fit for you, based on your:

  • Clinical pre-assessment
  • Recovery goals
  • Specific life event or change
  • Personal support system
  • Co-occurring conditions or concerns

Evidence-Based Therapies

Adjustment disorder responds well to psychotherapies, or talk therapy, which is a treatment in which you talk through your struggles and how to overcome them with a licensed therapist. At Red Top Wellness Center, we may incorporate one or more evidence-based therapies into your treatment plan, depending on your needs.

These therapies could include:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps you adjust your thought patterns around a specific life event
  • Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), which teaches you to accept difficult feelings instead of fight them
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), which helps you develop concrete skills for dealing with difficult emotions
Red Top Wellness Center offers biosound therapy as part of our inpatient anxiety treatment.
Red Top Wellness Center offers biosound therapy as part of our inpatient anxiety treatment.

Practical Skill-Building

While talk therapies help you understand why a stressor affected you the way it did, part of your treatment plan will also include practical skills that can help you cope more effectively next time you encounter that stressor.

Skills you may work on during your time in our program include:

  • Stress management: You’ll learn how to react in a healthy way when stressful situations arise, including how to regulate your emotions in the moment.
  • Mindfulness: Our program offers opportunities to practice mindfulness, which involves stepping back from what’s causing you stress and being present in the moment.
  • Communication: In group and family therapy sessions, you’ll learn how to communicate clearly with those around you and set appropriate boundaries for your own wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have more questions about adjustment disorder treatment, we’re here to help! Call our admissions team today to learn everything you need to know about our program.

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Adjustment disorder usually responds well to psychotherapy, such as CBT or DBT. These therapies will likely be introduced in one-on-one sessions with your primary therapist, but you can practice these skills in group settings or sessions with your family members.

For most people, adjustment disorder symptoms ease within about six months, or once the stressor and its immediate effects have passed. When the stressor is ongoing, such as a chronic illness, a draw-out divorce process, or sustained financial strain, symptoms can persist longer.

Our residential program lasts 30 days, and follows a treatment path that equips you to deal with the life change rather than wait for it to pass. This separation usually provides relief from the stressful situation and even some symptoms, so you can make great strides toward recovery on an accelerated timeline.

Symptoms can persist past the point where the stressor is resolved and begin to meet criteria for another condition, most often depression or an anxiety disorder. Some people start drinking or using substances to manage symptoms, which can develop into a co-occurring condition that needs treating on its own.

The practical costs accumulate too: missed work, damaged relationships, and withdrawal from the people who would otherwise help. Adjustment disorder is also associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts, which is a reason to have symptoms assessed rather than waited out.