Re: * - Digest Number 2603

March 23, 2005

Wow! I did not realize that before. (Sounds dumb, eh?)

Well, I can see now why the cortisone is starting to help, and I think that

would explain why I sometimes feel sort of a little drugged when I take it.

It is probably such a big rush for a body that has no cortisol reserve left.

But...I AM getting better! Finally, it's gradually starting!

Thanks!

Inga

on 3/23/05 1:29 PM, at marin@... wrote:

Yes, one panic attack could trash the adrenals for months, especially if

they were already in a very precarious position. When they're already " on

the edge " , they will use up everything they've got (weak) with just one

occurrence of some major proportion, i.e., panic attack, job loss, bad

marriage, sorrow, constant worry, or even a major worry stressor for just

one day. Strong adrenals have more in reserve, but even they will use it

up, if the stress keeps on going. With your history, I wouldn't be very

surprised if you have any cortisol in reserve at all. So, yes, just ONE

panic attack could do it for you, or me, for that matter.

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