The symptoms are not caused by Bereavement. The stress-related disturbance does not meet the criteria for another specific disorder.
Some disorders display similar or sometimes even the same symptom.
The clinician, therefore, in his diagnostic attempt has to differentiate against the following disorders which one needs to be ruled out to establish a precise diagnosis. Many people have difficulties adjusting to stressful events. Examples of stressful events include starting a new job, ending an important relationship, or conflicts with work collegues. As a result, the individual may have difficulty with his or her mood and behavior several months after the event. There are as many different responses to stressful events as there are stressful events.