Cortisol, a well-know stress hormone, is useful for humans when we find ourselves in danger.
The problem occures when our body starts recognizing everything as a danger, which often happens after a traumatic life event, or due to anxiety.
Today, I will list the most common signs and symptoms that can tell you the cortisol in your body is way too high.
- Physical changes. The easiest things to spot are for many always related to their physical appearance. When the cortisol in your body is high, the organism starts gaining more fat around the belly, but you can see the changes in your face as well. So-called Moon face is also very common when cortisol levels hit their maximum. Your face will look unnaturally round and puffy. Upper back fat is common for many, too.
- Skin issues. High cortisol causes our skin to change as well, of course for the worse. Acne breakouts, fragile and thin skin that bruises easily, as well as flair ups appear within many people who have high cortisol.
- Fatigue. You will feel tired of the time, despite the fact that you may be even over-sleeping. Your muscles will feel weak as well.
- Weakened immune system. You will catch yourself feeling ill more often and getting various sorts of infections that last longer than usual.
- High blood pressure. It usually comes with high blood sugar levels.
- For women, high cortisol can affect their menstrual cycle. It can become irregular or even disappear.
- Brain fog. Among everything mentioned, it’s important to say that high cortisol levels will also interfere with your cognitive abilities, so you may notice brain fog, memory issues or memory loss, as well as troubles concentrating.
Since you’re here, take a look how you can raise your serotonin (happiness hormone) levels naturally.
