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PTSD and the Hippocampus
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The hippocampus plays a role in learning and memory response, particularly memory consolidation.
As seen in Sapolsky et al, increased cortisol over sustained time can result in a lower volume in the hippocampus
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One symptom of PTSD is memory problems on both ends; trouble remembering as well as vivid, uncontrolled recollection of traumatic event/s.
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Additionally, Buchanan and Lovallo (2001) suggest that cortisol has a role in enhancing the consolidation of emotionally significant information
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