Category Archives: Stress

The Relaxation Response

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Anne McTavish

We are not at the mercy of the Stress Response. Our system is designed for balance, for homeostasis. The Stress Response is designed to help us deal with all the challenges we face. The Relaxation Response is designed to get … Continue reading →

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GAS and Coping

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Anne McTavish

The General Adaptation Syndrome Dr. Hans H.B. Selye, MD did a lot of the ground-breaking studies of stress. Dr. Selye described a three-stage response to stress which he called the General Adaptation Syndrome, or GAS for short.(1) Its stages are: … Continue reading →

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The Stress Response

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Anne McTavish

The Stress Response is that set of physiological processes engaged when we face a challenging stimulus — a stressor. The Stress Response is commonly known as the Fight-or-Flight Response.(1) The stress hormones that are released energize your body to deal … Continue reading →

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Stress: Fight-Flight-Freeze

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Anne McTavish

Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it. (1) Jane Wagner has a point. Stress. Hans Selye (2) described stress as “the wear and tear of everyday life”. It’s something we all know about. The … Continue reading →

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