Q&A: I feel as though I cannot control my feelings. I feel frustrated, overwhelmed and stressed about small things. What can I do to overcome this?There is a stress hormone in the body called cortisol. Normal cortisol levels should reach it’s peak in the morning to help you wake up (typically 6:00 – 7:00 AM) and decrease as the day goes on to reach its lowest point while you are sleeping.
When you feel stressed, your body releases cortisol; if this occurs on a regular basis it can cause your cortisol levels to fluctuate. If your cortisol levels are not within normal ranges you will begin to have trouble sleeping, feel unmotivated during the day, have sugar or salt cravings, infertility issues and an inability to handle stress. You could also be experiencing adrenal fatigue or “burnout”.
There are several herbal supplements (for example: licorice root extract) that can help balance cortisol levels if taken at the correct times during the day. Try to get your body on a routine by going to bed at the same time every night and waking up at the same time every morning. Meditation/quiet time, exercise and avoiding sugars can also be helpful.
If you have tried these with no success you should consult a physician. We have same week appointments for new patients.
Call us at 918-994-4810 so we can help you get to feeling better.
Missy Briggeman
Empowering Patients, Educating Minds and Healing Bodies
701 W. Queens St. Suite 100
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
918-994-4810 Office
918-994-4816 Fax
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