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What happens with your brain when having depression?

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What happens in the brain during depression?

Cortisol and the amygdala.

The influx of cortisol triggered by depression also causes the amygdala to enlarge. This is a part of the brain associated with emotional responses. When it becomes larger and more active, it causes sleep disturbances, changes in activity levels, and changes in other hormones.

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