Clinical features
The symptoms include:
- anxiety
- depression
- poor concentration
- irritability
- autonomic arousal e.g. palpitations and sweating
Avoidance and denial are common.
Maladaptive defence mechanisms include alcohol abuse, histrionic behaviour and deliberate self-harm.
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