High BP to weight gain: 7 signs your cortisol levels are too high

Unexplained belly fat: When you have elevated cortisol, your body puts more fat around your waist. Central weight gain is often a sign that your hormones are out of balance.

Persistent Fatigue: No matter how much you rest, you still feel tired all the time. High amount of cortisol in your body can stop you from sleeping well and cause you to feel chronically tired.

Sleep Disturbance: Not being able to fall asleep or remain asleep is often the result of high levels of cortisol. It affects your body’s normal sleep pattern.

Feeling moody and irritable: Chronically high cortisol levels can cause the brain to produce chemicals that trigger anxiety or depression.

High cortisol levels make your blood vessels constrict, resulting in high blood pressure. If your hypertension is not in control, it can increase the risk of heart disease.

Negatively impact concentration: Having higher levels of cortisol can complicate your thinking and cause poor brain function.

Affects Immune system: It’s common to get sick more often or require extended healing time. Cortisol tempers immune reactions, making body susceptible to infections.