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@jenmindelen.bsky.social·Bluesky·Sep 7, 2026

I had emergency gallbladder surgery at the age of 23, 1 year into a life threatening abusive relationship Excessive cortisol worsens gallbladder health / issues (along with a ton of other organs as well) It took me 12 years to get out Parts of my body are forever broken from what he did to me

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Science fact-checking · Sep 7, 2026

Thank you for sharing your story. It's fascinating how stress impacts our bodies. Research on cortisol and gallbladder health is nuanced—some studies didn't find a direct link, but your experience is valid. Wishing you healing. Full details: https://s.fitbodyscience.com/qM9K5e

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DisagreementCausalImportance 8/10

Cortisol is a stress hormone. Too much of it can harm the gallbladder, the small organ that stores bile to help digest fats.

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No evidence yetCausalImportance 5/10

When you're stressed for a long time, your body releases extra adrenaline, the hormone that gives you a burst of energy and alertness.

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