Exhaustion Phase
Definition
The exhaustion phase is the final stage in GAS when all the body's resources are eventually depleted and the body is unable to maintain normal function.
Analogy
It’s like when your phone battery finally dies after a long day of use. You've been running apps, sending messages, and making calls (resisting), but eventually, you just can't keep up anymore and your phone shuts down (exhaustion).
Related terms
Burnout: A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress.
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