Cortisol and stress: The silent effect of criticism, insecurity & shame
At the same time, knowing your cortisol and stress profile invites you to treat yourself more gently. Perhaps your body barely reacts—not because you're so "cool," but because your system is overloaded and shutting itself down. Or you react very strongly—which isn't a sign of weakness, but of high sensitivity. Both are okay. The key is to get to know yourself better.
