According to the general adaptation syndrome, when you are first confronted with a stressor, your body responds with an activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

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The general adaptation syndrome proposes that when first confronted with a stressor, the body responds with an activation of the sympathetic nervous system, not the parasympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nervous system triggers the "fight or flight" response, which prepares the body to respond to a perceived threat. It is only after prolonged exposure to the stressor that the body's parasympathetic nervous system may attempt to counteract the ongoing stress response.

According to the General Adaptation Syndrome, When You Are First