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This 8 page paper begins with an introduction to Selye's major theories about stress. In today's ever-changing world, the types of stress we experience does not allow people to adopt a fight or flight response. The writer comments on the types of stress in today's world, why people feel such stress, including the feelings of loss and the lack of time to deal with the grief. The essay reports some of the symptoms of stress. The final section discusses post-traumatic stress disorder. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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is the non-specific response of the body to any demand made upon it" (Posen, 2004). Selye went on to say that a demand is a threat, a challenge or any
kind of change the person experiences that requires the body to adapt (Posen, 2004). The threat may or may not be real, something could be imagined as a threat by
the person (Posen, 2004). The "response is automatic, immediate and generalized" (Posen, 2004). Adrenaline, Cortisol and other hormones mediate the stress reaction resulting in the now famous "Fight or Flight
Response" (Posen, 2004). Selye identified two kinds of stress: eustress, which is the good kind of stress and distress, which is the bad kind of stress (Posen, 2004). Good stress
is good because it helps to protect people in times of danger and it also helps people adapt to changes (Posen, 2004). Good stress can also be a motivating factor
for greater performance (Posen, 2004). When there is too much stress or stress become chronic, it is harmful, i.e., bad stress (Posen, 2004). At this point, stress can cause damage
to the body (Posen, 2004). Selye believed distress depleted the body of essential stress hormones leading the person to become exhausted and then ill (Posen, 2004). Selye believed there were
three phases in stress adaptation, general adaptation syndrome (GAS): 1. Fight or Flight-The alarm reaction: An event occurs that alarms a person and the body goes into flight or
fight response. Hormones are released that the body is ready to face the danger or run from it (Murphree, 2004). 2. The Resistance Reaction: The first phase does not last
long, this phase may last a long time. Again, other hormones are released and if prolonged, the person can become ill (Murphree, 2004). 3. Exhaustion: A time of chronic stress,
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