Posted by Nixon on May 19, 2005, at 20:07:30
In reply to Does cortisol make you happy or sad?, posted by cybercafe on May 19, 2005, at 19:56:48
> Okay so if you give a bipolar cortisol, e.g. prednisone, they will go manic, be happy, etc.
> So cortisol increases brain activity at the pleasure centers?
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> But at the same time... I remember reading that a lot of people who suffer from depression have high cortisol. Why is it that this high cortisol doesn't relieve their depression?
> Or could it be that a lack of something else necessary for a good state is missing, so cortisol increases itself in an attempt to compensate?High cortisol equals increased stress and anxiety. When I have increased levels of stress and anxiety it is depressing. Depakote, Tegretol/Trileptal and a few others either reduce levels or increased clearance.
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