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How can cortisol levels mess with your anxiety?
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It is generally the other way around, anxiety messes with your cortisol levels. It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking.
Answered 7/23/2022
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