What term describes the negative backlash caused by trauma to the body or exhaustion?

The term that describes the negative backlash caused by trauma to the body or exhaustion is best encapsulated by the idea of the Parasympathetic Nervous System "Backlash." This term reflects the body's natural reaction to mitigate the effects of stress and trauma after the initial response has occurred, particularly after activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's fight-or-flight response.

When the body experiences trauma or significant stress, it often enters a state of heightened arousal and readiness to respond. Following this heightened state, the body requires a counterbalancing act facilitated predominantly by the parasympathetic nervous system, which works to bring the body back to a restful and balanced state. The "backlash" refers to the physiological and psychological decline or symptoms that may arise as the body attempts to recover from the intense experiences it has undergone, illustrating the struggle to achieve homeostasis after stress.

The other terms listed relate to different aspects of physiological responses to stress or arousal but do not specifically define the backlash effect as clearly. The Sympathetic Nervous System Response is more about the activation phase rather than the aftermath, Stress Response Syndrome may refer to a broader set of stress-related issues without emphasizing the recovery side, and Arousal Reaction focuses