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9 Ways High Stress Is Giving You Cortisol Face
Posted by Morgan Fisher on
Have you noticed subtle changes in your face that won’t seem to go away, no matter how much sleep or self-care you get? From puffiness to deep lines, these are often the signs of “cortisol face.” High cortisol levels, triggered by prolonged stress, can change your appearance, affecting everything from skin texture to facial fat distribution. You may think it’s just aging, but it can be your body’s response to long-term stress. Cortisol face shares symptoms with other stress-related conditions like fatigue, mood swings, and sleep disturbances. When your body is constantly in survival mode, stress hormones flood your system, causing visible...
7 Signs You’re Experiencing Too Much Stress
Posted by Morgan Fisher on
Stress is a normal part of life, but when it becomes chronic, it can take a toll on your body and mind. You might feel overwhelmed and think it's just the way life is, but there are signs your body gives you when it's experiencing too much stress. Recognizing these signs is the first step toward healing and finding balance. The Cycle of Stress: How It Shows Up in Your Body Excessive stress can manifest in a variety of ways, often mimicking other conditions. Some of the most common signs of too much...
High Cortisol and Perimenopause/Menopause: How They Overlap
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Feeling like menopause and perimenopause have turned life into an emotional roller coaster? You’re not imagining things! These phases of life bring a range of symptoms that often overlap with those caused by high cortisol levels (that’s your stress hormone in action). So if you're experiencing fatigue, mood swings, sleep issues, weight gain, anxiety — it can feel like a never-ending cycle where stress from one makes the other worse. When estrogen and progesterone levels start to fluctuate or decline, your body’s ability to regulate cortisol takes a hit, making even minor stress feel overwhelming. The result is a loop of...
The Benefits Of Somatic Exercise For Trauma Release
Posted by Kelsey Juntwait on
Everyone's differing experience with trauma is deeply personal; and the actual definition of trauma can vary from person to person (depending on their own unique circumstances, healing mechanisms, and emotions). But one thing that binds us all when it comes to trauma is the way we deal with it — and one sure fire way to do that is through somatic exercise. Understanding Trauma: A Look At Its Definition And Sources Trauma arises when an individual undergoes an event that evokes a profound sense of helplessness, fear, distress, or overwhelming pain. These events can take many forms, ranging from physical...
Unpacking Repressed Childhood Trauma: Identifying Signs in Adults
Posted by Kelsey Juntwait on
Traumatic experiences from our childhood can affect us in unexpected ways as adults. But with the right help, we can start to identify and understand repressed childhood trauma and begin the healing process. Introduction To Repressed Childhood Trauma Repressed childhood trauma is typically defined as emotional or physical trauma that occurred during childhood that has been repressed from conscious memory. It could be a traumatic event, such as physical or emotional abuse, neglect, or even a natural disaster; it could also be the result of difficult family dynamics or a stressful home environment. Whatever the cause, signs of repressed childhood...