CHANGE PROBLEMS

We all have to deal with stress sometimes. Learning to balance our many responsibilities, adjust to new situations, and handle multiple stresses is part of life. But does this mean that you should feel stressed all the time? What if you always feel overwhelmed? What if you simply can't adjust to a new challenge or situation? When the everyday challenges of life cause such extreme emotional turmoil that a person cannot adapt and react appropriately, he may be suffering from an change problem. Those who suffer from change problems find it particularly difficult to adapt and function in their daily environments. Perhaps they are dealing with a loss or change in life, such as divorce, moving, a new baby, or an end to a relationship. Perhaps they overreact to minor stresses or have anxiety, depression, or conduct disorders that interrupt their normal life functions. When their inability to cope becomes a mental illness, people need help from medical professionals to gain control of their lives again. A book like those in the series provides important information, a vital step towards increased awareness of the psychologicallh disorder.

These books should never, however, be viewed as a substitute for professional consultation.