The aim of this research was to examine the adjustment of 41 female students to stressful situations during the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, known as the Gulf War. A sample of 41 female students from Kuwait University was utilized for interviewing. A case study was conducted. Each Ss was asked to tell her own experience, beginning from the invasion of Irag's army until the withdrawal day. The Ss were asked to express their thoughts, feelings, and all the psychosomatic symptoms. Analysis of the collected data showed several stages, such as: shock, extreme feelings of terror, and psychological stressors. The adjustment of the Ss was discussed in view of the recent literature of the Vietnam War, post-traumatic stress disorder, feelings of Palestinians under military occupation, and coping with catastrophe. (Arabic abstract)