Ask most people what they know about separation anxiety and they'll maybe offer examples that involve children or pets. In fact Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder (ASAD) may be even more prevalent than childhood separation anxiety, yet surprisingly little is known about this. It's fair to say that ASAD is a comparative newcomer in terms of a recognized and specific form of anxiety disorder. Although identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV)...
