Are you stuck in the stress response? 5 Symptoms of High Cortisol to Know About

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Published on May 10, 2024 03:19 PM IST

  • From frequent urination to excessive hiccups, here are some signs of high cortisol in the body.

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When the nervous system feels unsafe, the body can go into stress response. "There are plenty of tools you can keep in your tool kit to help control your cortisol.  One of the most powerful is to regulate your nervous system.  Somatic practices teach your body to feel calmer, more flexible and secure," Therapist Rebekah Ballagh wrote.  Here are some signs of high cortisol we should be aware of.(Unsplash)
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Published on May 10, 2024 03:19 PM IST

When the nervous system feels unsafe, the body can go into stress response. Therapist Rebekah Ballagh writes, “There are lots of tools you can have in your tool kit to help control your cortisol. One of the most powerful is regulating your nervous system. Somatic exercises can make your body calmer, more flexible. And teach us to feel safe.” , Here are some signs of high cortisol we should be aware of.(Unsplash)

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Cortisol fluctuations can increase skin sensitivity, putting us at risk of getting static shock when we touch objects or people.  (Unsplash)
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Cortisol fluctuations can increase skin sensitivity, putting us at risk of getting static shock when we touch objects or people. (Unsplash)

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High cortisol has a significant impact on sleep quality and the REM sleep cycle, leading to disturbing dreams and nightmares.
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High cortisol has a significant impact on sleep quality and the REM sleep cycle, leading to disturbing dreams and nightmares.

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Cortisol can cause changes in nerve function – this can cause symptoms of tingling or itching on the skin.  (Pinterest)
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Cortisol can cause changes in nerve function – this can cause symptoms of tingling or itching on the skin. (pinterest)

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High cortisol can affect the functioning of the diaphragm.  This is responsible for more hiccups than usual.
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High cortisol can affect the functioning of the diaphragm. This is responsible for more hiccups than usual.

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Cortisol can also affect kidney function and urinary patterns.  This may lead to frequent urination without increasing fluid intake.  (Unsplash)
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Cortisol can also affect kidney function and urinary patterns. This may lead to frequent urination without increasing fluid intake. (Unsplash)

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