Question

Michael is a 40 year old airline pilot who has recently begun to experience chest pains. The chest pains began when michael signed his final divorce papers,ending his 15 year marriage. He fought for joint custody of his two children, age 12 and 15, but although he wants to be with them more frequently, he only sees them every two weeks. This schedule is, in great part, a result of his employer's announcement that budget constraints would result in layoffs. Michael worries that without his job he will be unable to support his children and lose the new townhouse that he purchased. michael's chest pains are becoming more frequent and he fears that he may be dying. How might michael's situation illustrate adjustment and how might this situation become an opportunity for personal growth?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

His body is reacting to his high stress level. This is an opportunity for him to learn to control his stress and find healthy ways to deal with it.

That said, Michael must see a medical doctor about his chest pains. He could also seek psychological help in learning to deal with stress.

Answer 3

Once physical causes have been ruled out, try looking under anxiety disorders. Which one fits his symptoms?

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