Question

What can be done to prevent the serious consequences of the stress from GAS? (Psychology)

Answer 1

Answer:

In order to prevent the serious consequences of GAS, it is important to address the symptoms of stress immediately before the body becomes resistant. The person can engage in relaxing techniques or do a meditative jog or run. He can also talk to somebody in order to release his emotions.

Explanation:

GAS refers to "General Adaptation Syndrome." When a person faces stress, he's body undergoes physiological changes, which can be described into three stages.

1. Alarm Reaction Stage- When a person faces stress, his body prepares to either fight or flee the situation (fight-or-flight mode). His stress hormone, the cortisol, increases. He also becomes energetic due to the release of adrenaline hormone. At this stage, his respiratory rate and heart rate increases.

2. Resistance Stage- It is at this stage that the body could either repair itself or remain alarmed. It is very important to overcome the alarm reaction stage in order to lower your heart rate and respiratory rate to normal level, otherwise, your body will resist.

3. Exhaustion Stage- Once the body resists the situation, the body will get exhausted and will no longer be interested to fight or flee. This can lead to other diseases, due to the weakening of the immune system.