Stress 2

A situation/ event that triggers physical and emotional reaction

Stress triggered by a pleasant stressor

First date, wedding

Stress triggered by an unpleasant stressor

Taking a test, family member death

General Adaptation Syndrome

Alarm: Fight or flight

When in a specific situation, your body gives you the ability to either fight the issue or avoid it.

Resistance

Exhaustion

• Adrenalin is released
• Body is prone to injury/disease
• Headaches, indigestion, anxiety

• Body begins to cope with the added stress
• Uses much energy to maintain "normal" functioning

• Mental and physical
• Once stressor is removed