Survival during chronic stress requires an increased secretion of the corticosteroid hormones released by the adrenal glands. Continued and prolonged stress disrupts the complex set of interactions between the hypothalamus, the pituitary glands and the adrenal glands. This complex set of interactions is known as the HPA axis. It is a major part of the neuroendocrine system that controls stress. Chronic stress is the biggest risk factor for developing depression.
I believe this to be very true. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 yrs. ago after a very stressfull youth followed by an abusive marriage that caused long term chronic stress. I truly believe that yrs. upon yrs. of chronic long-term stress caused the Fibromyalgia which involves cognitive and memory problems also.
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I believe this to be very true. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 14 yrs. ago after a very stressfull youth followed by an abusive marriage that caused long term chronic stress. I truly believe that yrs. upon yrs. of chronic long-term stress caused the Fibromyalgia which involves cognitive and memory problems also.
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