Cortisol - the Stress Hormone

Where does that sense of dread come from when you walk into work, or that anxiety around the friend who is a little too needy? Part of the answer lies within our limbic system, the fear center of our brain, and this neuro-chemical.

*Note, I am not a nueropsychologist or neurobiologist. This is meant for lay persons and is not a substitute for mental health therapy or psychiatric intervention.

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