Posted by alexandra_k on September 18, 2005, at 19:20:50
In reply to stress, brains and cortisol, posted by rainbowbrite on September 18, 2005, at 17:58:20
> have you ever noticed how when you really need someone, no one is there.
Murphy's law. Like how buttered toast always lands buttered side down :-)
> and why do brains shutdown during high stress?Overload. Intense responses (stress or emotional responses) lead to disorganised behaviour...
> one would expect that our bodies would protect us, and during high stress we would function at an improved level.
Stress can motivate us to be productive...
Its when the stress is too high that it tends to hinder rather than help.I think it depends on how intense the stress is...
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