Cortisol Levels: Feeling Stressed? 8 Sneaky Signs of High Cortisol You Might Be Ignoring
e are survival responses activated by our in threatening or stressful situations. When these responses are triggered, cortisol levels rise, causing the body to raise its heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure, increase blood supply to the muscles, and enhance internal alert systems. It’s similar to a feeling of panic.While technically a survival instinct, this “fight or flight” mode response can also happen in scenarios that aren’t actually life-threatening, such as while stuck in traffic or stressed at work.