Adrenals - Jecca and all

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Jecca,

As you well know, it is a slow steady process to restore health to

the adrenals. And of course, since our endocrine system is on a

feedback loop - our adrenals aren't all that's affected. My thyroid

has suffered too and now I can tell when my sx are thyroid or

adrenal related. Do you know what happened to your adrenals? Mine

was not yeast related. That came later but was surely halting any

progress I was making to get well and heal my endocrine system. I

was given a prescription of xanax after several life stressors left

me ....well, stressed out. I had no idea how addictive it was or

that it would shut down parts of my body that are vital to its

functioning! After it effectively trashed my endocrine system - I

had to withdraw from it which only served to smash my adrenals and

thyroid more. The withdrawl was miserable. Severe depression and

days on end of panic and fear. My cortisol was so low it wouldn't

have sustained a mouse! This was 18 months ago. I am writing this

because I want you to know that even though my adrenals were

battered by such a toxic substance accompanied by months of

withdrawl and life stress - they are recovering and continue to get

stronger everyday! I know that this program is the final stage in my

healing. I am into it 3 months and the improvements to my health are

phenomenal. I feel quite well most days now. Adrenal fatigue is an

awful feeling. It not only makes our bodies feel miserable - but it

can wreak havoc on our thoughts and perceptions as well. In regard

to supplements...I am holding off on niacin only because my gut

tells me to. I have no basis for it other than the fact that I have

gotten very good at listening to my body. I am on most of the other

supplements on this program but I don't think my body is strong

enough for this one yet. I have a hunch that I will be fine with it

in 3-6 months just not right now. One step at a time huh? Hope all

this rambling helps someone. Here's to our ever growing strength and

good health!

Love,