In the general activation syndrome (GAS), described by Selye, the stress reaction becomes more and more maladaptive during:

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During the stage of exhaustion, the stress reaction becomes more and more maladaptive. This is also the phase where the body has depleted its resources in trying to cope with the stressor, and the individual is most vulnerable to physical and psychological problems. The alarm reaction and resistance phase are stages in which the stress response is adaptive and beneficial, while recovery from stress is characterized by restoration of balance and repair of any damage caused during the stress response.

In the General Activation Syndrome (GAS), Described by Selye, the Stress