Adjusting To Change Isn’t Easy

Life transitions, major stressors, or unexpected events can leave you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected. With the right support, you can build resilience and regain stability — relief is within reach.

What Are Adjustment Disorders?

Adjustment disorders are stress-related conditions that arise when life changes or unexpected events feel too difficult to manage. These situations can disrupt how you think, feel, and function, making it hard to move forward or maintain your usual routines.

People experiencing adjustment disorders often feel overwhelmed, hopeless, or unusually anxious or sad after major life events — such as a move, job loss, relationship change, or other significant stressors. It’s not a sign of weakness, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. With the right support, you can build healthier coping strategies and regain a sense of balance.

How Adjustment Disorders May Appear

Adjustment disorders can affect each person differently. Symptoms may show up in emotional, behavioral, or physical ways. You might experience:

  • Feeling unusually sad, hopeless, or tearful

  • Heightened anxiety, nervousness, or excessive worry

  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions

  • Withdrawing from social connections or daily activities

  • Changes in sleep patterns or appetite

  • Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks or responsibilities

  • Irritability or angry outbursts

  • Physical symptoms like headaches or stomach issues without cause

What Can Trigger Adjustment Disorders

Adjustment disorders are typically linked to a specific stressful life event or major change. Common triggers include:

  • Divorce, breakup, or relationship conflicts

  • Job loss, career change, or academic pressures

  • Moving to a new city or community

  • Significant health changes or new diagnoses

  • Financial stress or unexpected hardship

  • Retirement or major life stage transitions

  • Loss of a loved one or other major personal losses

  • Challenges related to military deployment or reintegration

Understanding Adjustment Disorders

Adjustment disorders can show up differently depending on your specific situation and stressors. Understanding the types, triggers, and common experiences can help you feel more prepared to seek the right support. We’ve outlined key insights to help you learn more and take the next step toward healing.

  • Adjustment disorders are categorized based on main symptoms: with depressed mood, with anxiety, with both anxiety and depressed mood, with conduct disturbances, or mixed. Your experience may include emotional and/or behavioral changes.

  • Symptoms usually start within three months of a stressful event and often resolve within six months, especially with support. If the stressor continues or symptoms persist, longer-term care may be needed.

  • Treatment typically involves therapy focused on improving coping skills and emotional resilience. Options include talk therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), supportive counseling, and sometimes medication to manage specific symptoms.

  • If you feel overwhelmed, struggle to function day to day, or notice your symptoms worsening or lasting beyond a few weeks, it’s a good time to seek professional support.

How We Treat Adjustment Disorders

Telemynd offers flexible, personalized support for adjustment disorders — whether you’re navigating talk therapy, medication support, or a combination of both. For individuals facing particularly challenging transitions or persistent stress, our Intensive Support Program provides additional structure and ongoing care coordination to help you regain balance and move forward with confidence.

Personalized Talk Therapy

Prescribed Medication Support

Therapy + Medication

Intensive Support Program

How It Works

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Support That Stays With You

We understand that adapting to major life changes can feel unpredictable, and progress doesn’t always move in a straight line. That’s why our approach is designed for the long term — providing steady, compassionate support that meets you exactly where you are.

Whether you’re facing a recent transition, experiencing ongoing stress, or struggling to adjust after a significant event, our team works with you to build a personalized plan you can rely on — no pressure, no judgment.

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Your Personalized Path to Adjustment Support

In-network with most major insurance carriers

Integrated therapy + medication management available

Virtual care with licensed providers from where you are

Flexible scheduling, including evenings & weekends

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