Episode 49: An ADHD Guide To Cortisol + 13 Tips To Lower Your Cortisol Levels
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EPISODE 49: An ADHD Guide To Cortisol + 13 Tips To Lower Your Cortisol Levels
In this episode: Exhaustion during the day, racing thoughts at night, sleep problems, anxiety, and unexplained inflammation can all be signs of a nervous system stuck in high-alert mode. While dopamine gets most of the attention in ADHD conversations, cortisol — the body’s primary stress hormone — plays a major role in how energy, focus, and fatigue are regulated. High cortisol, not low, is often behind chronic stress patterns in people with ADHD and AuDHD. I give tips on how to interrupt your long-term stress loop in ways your nervous system can actually handle.
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The Intersection of ADHD and Hormones, CHADD
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