Abby's husband was critically injured in a car accident. He survived, but Abby had to care for him at home for several months before he was able to regain normal functioning, which was very stressful for Abby. After he was able to return to work, Abby felt completely exhausted. According to Hans Selye, Abby had probably experienced the:

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The general adaptation syndrome is a three-stage process that the body undergoes in response to prolonged chronic stress. The first stage is alarm, where the body mobilizes its resources to deal with the stressor. The second stage is resistance, where the body tries to adapt to the ongoing stressor. If the stressor persists, the body enters the third stage, exhaustion, where the body's reserves become depleted and the person may experience burnout, chronic fatigue, or physical illness. Abby's experience of caring for her husband and dealing with the aftermath of his accident likely put her body through the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome, which may have left her feeling exhausted after the stressor had passed.

Abby's Husband Was Critically Injured in a Car Accident