[header] How to recognize adjustment disorder [title] Learn about adjustment disorder. [step] Adjustment disorder is a pattern of emotional or behavioral disturbance that occurs after a stressful event. Someone with adjustment disorder may experience depressive symptoms and anxiety. 
They may also have difficulty functioning in their career or personal life. [substeps] While it's normal to have some emotional difficulties or problems adjusting after a stressful event, people with adjustment disorder react significantly more strongly to these events than most others would.