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How stress affects your brain - Coggle Diagram
How stress affects your brain
stressed out
sleeping restlessly
moody
feeling isolated
forgetting little things
feeling overwhelmed
just stress
isn't bad
handy
extra energy
focus
continuous stress
changes your brain
chronic stress
overworked
arguments at home
can effect brain size
structure
how it functions
how it works
the hypothalamus pituitary adrenaline axis
a series of interactions
control your body's reactions
stressful situations
activate HPA
releases hormone cortisol
high levels of cortisol
wreaks havoc
shrink in size
loss of synaptic connections between neurons
fewer new brain cells in the hipocampus
chronic stress
harder to learn
remember things
mental problems
depression
Alzheimer's disease
may filter right down to your brain's DNA
solution against stress
exercise
meditation
breathing deeply
being aware
focused on your surroundings