Cortisol Community

Rainy day at home.

Nothing like a rest day with tea, lighthearted media consumption and of course a home spa day and the cozy comfort of the plushie army. :3 Fun fact hugging a stuffed animal releases oxytocin. It lowers cortisol.

You call yourself a good person but I’ve seen how you treat yourself

I remember a while back I said that people only change when they are ready to. It wasn’t said in anger or with bitterness, because I knew I am the same. Today I saw a new doctor. He looked at me and very gently said, “when you overthink, when you succumb to the perfectionism, you are committing a... read more

🤦🏻‍♀️

High cortisol, headache, me being sensitive, sensing someone talking behind me, wanting to be alone, wanna scream, maybe cry a little too, annoyed

❤️ Hugging And Cuddling ❤️

In our hyperconnected digital world, we’re experiencing a « touch deficit » and physical connection is the answer: Mental wellness – Hugs release oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin while reducing cortisol, naturally alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms. Stress regulation – Just 20 seconds... read more

Nature is awesome!

Your brain doesn’t magically switch stress off when you look at a fern, but something real and fascinating does happen. The moment your eyes trace its repeating leaf patterns, your nervous system starts responding in subtle ways you rarely notice. That quiet pull is not imagination. It is biology... read more

Self care

Be sure you take the time for self care & stay away from people who stress you out & cause your cortisol to spike on the regular. It's no good for your mind body & soul.