Stages of general adaptation syndrome

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General Adaptation Syndrome

Stage one: alarm

When the threat or stressor is identified or realised, the body's stress response is a state of alarm. During this stage adrenaline will be produced in order to bring about the fight-or-flight response. There is also some activation of the HPA axis, producing cortisol.

Stage two: resistance

If the stressor persists, it becomes necessary to attempt some means of coping with the stress. Although the body begins to try to adapt to the strains or demands of the environment, the body cannot keep this up indefinitely, so its resources are gradually depleted.

Stage three: exhaustion

In the final stage in the GAS model, all the body's resources are eventually depleted and the body is unable to maintain normal function. At this point the initial autonomic nervous system symptoms may reappear (sweating, raised heart rate etc.). If stage three is extended, long term damage may result as the capacity of glands, especially the adrenal gland, and the immune system is exhausted and function is impaired resulting in decompensation. The result can manifest itself in obvious illnesses such as ulcers, depression or even cardiovascular problems, along with other mental issues.

@howard, obviously you didn't read her question... she said 4 stages, not three.

The first stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome: The Alarm Stage

The second stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome: The Resistance Stage

The third stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome: The Recovery Stage

The fourth stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome: The Exhaustion Stage

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