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Three Stages of Stress Health ResponseTHE THREE STAGES OF STRESS HEALTH CAN BE EASILY IDENTIFIED Stage 1: Mobilization of Energy All bodily activity is increased in response to an unexpected stressor that is alarming or frightening, such as a near car accident. This starts the body's "fight-flight" reaction, causing the release of adrenalin. This is called primary stress. Stage one stress can result of a situations where you elect to put yourself under stress (e.g. a job interview, getting married etc. ). This is called secondary stress. SYMPTOMS: increased heart rate and blood pressure Stage 2: Exhaustion or Consuming Energy If there is no escape from stage one, the body and brain will begin to release stored sugars and fats, using up its bodily resources. SYMPTOMS: feeling driven * This stage is accompanied by increases in smoking, coffee drinking and/or alcohol consumption Stage 3: Draining Energy Stores If the stressful situation is not resolved, you may become chronically stressed. The body's need for energy resources exceeds its ability to produce them. SYMPTOMS: Serious illnesses such as: heart disease A List of Specific Stress Health Symptoms and Signs
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