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When cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — stays elevated for too long, it begins to rewire the brain. 🧠 This powerful chemical, meant to protect us during short bursts of stress, can become destructive when constantly active. High cortisol levels directly damage the hippocampus, responsible for memory and time perception, and the prefrontal cortex, which regulates rational thinking and self-control. Over time, this imbalance traps the brain in a loop of chronic anxiety, where even neutral events feel threatening.

In childhood, constant exposure to stress or emotional neglect teaches the brain that danger is normal. This creates a state of permanent hypervigilance — always on edge, always ready to react. As adults, such individuals may become easily irritable, impulsive, or emotionally unstable. The paradox? Cortisol heightens emotional reactivity while weakening logical judgment, resulting in unpredictable behavior, sudden anger, or extreme control-seeking tendencies.

This video explores how prolonged stress reshapes your brain, why some people struggle to stay calm under pressure, and how excessive cortisol can increase the risk of socially harmful or self-destructive actions. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, understand your body’s chemistry, and regain emotional balance before stress takes control. 💡