Helene has been caring for her elderly mother,who has Alzheimer's disease,for the past 12 years.As she is leaving the house one day,she has severe chest pains and shortness of breath.The paramedics tell her she has likely had a heart attack.At which stage of GAS would Helene most likely be?

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Helene has been dealing with chronic stress for 12 years as a caregiver for her mother with Alzheimer's disease. This prolonged stress has likely caused her body to enter the exhaustion phase of GAS, where an individual's resources become depleted, making them more susceptible to physical and mental health problems such as heart attacks.

Helene Has Been Caring for Her Elderly Mother,who Has Alzheimer's