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A temporary spike or drop in cortisol won't cause harm,' Anna explains, 'but if levels are consistently high or low, it means that the adrenal glands or the pituitary gland in the brain aren't ...

The problem, of course, is when cortisol becomes chronic and remains high for long periods of time if you're unable to return to a restful state. What happens when we have too much cortisol?