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19/ How To Lower Cortisol When The Stress of Loving an Addict Feels Overwhelming

20 min · 20 de may de 2026
Portada del episodio 19/ How To Lower Cortisol When The Stress of Loving an Addict Feels Overwhelming

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Last week I shared my story about how the years of unmanaged stress from my loved one's addiction caused my cortisol to be chronically elevated.   This week I wanted to share some symptoms of chronically elevated cortisol and some tips on how to keep your cortisol regulated.  Maybe try incorporating one of these tools a day ! Remember the goal is never to have cortisol at zero. Cortisol is a beneficial and necessary hormone.    If you missed last week find it here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/18-i-didnt-know-that-the-stress-of-loving-an/id1870721169?i=1000767550985]   Other episodes related: Episode 16 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/16-exhausted-from-the-chaos-chronic-stress-but-cant/id1870721169?i=1000764265734]   Join the Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4289149064641831]

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