What is separation anxiety disorder?
Separation anxiety disorder 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 causing difficulties for day-to-day living.
How do members experience separation anxiety disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with separation anxiety disorder*
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Numbness
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Nothing reported yet
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Feelings of deep sadness
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Nothing reported yet
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Avoidance of challenges and stress
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for separation anxiety disorder*
Who has separation anxiety disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 36 | |
| 20s | 83 | |
| 30s | 101 | |
| 40s | 63 | |
| 50s | 75 | |
| 60s | 37 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 77 | |
| Female | 314 |