Dr. chansky notes that “when worry is a constant, it takes less to tip the scales to make you feel agitated or plagued by physical symptoms.” this description could also be applied to which of selye’s stages of general adaptation syndrome (gas)? multiple choice alarm resistance exhaustion calamity

GAS is made up of a three-stage process that describes what the body physiologically goes through when under stress. The three stages are alarm, resistance and exhaustion. When worry is a constant the body is always in a state of alarm and you are constantly trying to resist the stressors and find ways to deal with them. Being plagued by physical symptoms though would be the stage of exhaustion as your energy is depleted and your body feels awful.

1. breathe deeply from your lower lungs

2. breathe in and try to push the ring outwards.

3. breathe in through your nose and out through your nose and mouth.

4. avoid raising your shoulders as you breathe in

5. relax!

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