I was at a meeting and my colleagues blamed me for something I didn't do. Now I'm deciding whetherI should fight or flight.
By Aubrette
Fight Or Flight
The stress mechanism that all human beings possess whenever they encounter a stressful situation. This involves chemicals such as adrenaline and cortisol overriding the brain in which the person will either face the situation like a badass, or run away like a total pussy.
Fight or flight is the physical reaction of an organism to a perceived threat within the environment. It is an inherent trait found in all animals (including humans) that ultimately promotes the survival of a species (via natural selection).
When the fight or flight response is activated, the cardiorespiratory system is given immediate emphasis while the digestive system takes a step back, thus why one loses appetite during a stressful event. Generally, the organism's body gets prepared to either deal with the threat or flee away from it.
Fight or flight response makes up the first stage of the general adaptation syndrome.
When the tiger pounced on the gazelle, the gazelle'sfight or flight response kicked in and is what enabled the gazelle to flee from the tiger in a swift and nimble manner.
