What is reactive attachment disorder?
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a complex condition that can affect young children. It is characterized by serious problems in emotional attachments to others. Most children with RAD had severe problems or disruptions in their early relationships.
How do members experience reactive attachment disorder?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with reactive attachment disorder*
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Stress
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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Pain
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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 reactive attachment disorder*
Who has reactive attachment disorder on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 2 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 16 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 3 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 8 | |
| Female | 34 |