Research shows that the high levels of stress hormone we're producing due to the pandemic inhibit perceptual learning & memory formation & interfere with our ability to assimilate facts & focus on a task.

If you're finding working,reading & concentrating difficult this is why.

Most if not all of the suggestions in my thread yesterday have been shown to decrease levels of stress hormone (cortisol). Try a few of these if you're struggling to work (I can barely concentrate for 5 minutes) and retain information just now: https://twitter.com/silverpebble/status/1356150739668791297?s=20

High levels of cortisol also suppress production of uplifting neurotransmitters serotonin & dopamine, which is likely to increase the chances of low mood & eventually depression. Decreased dopamine levels are likely to intensify ADHD traits. It’s bloody tough neurologically rn x