Adrenal Fatigue, Exhausted, Burnout
Jul 19, 2023
This is a tree in my neighbourhood that is ailing. It looks like it is on the brink of complete collapse. I pass it every time I go for a walk and I feel so sorry for it, but I can’t do anything to help it.
Today, it reminded me of a time when I felt exhausted, overburdened and that I just couldn’t cope. I felt on the brink of total collapse. I was working in a demanding, high-stress corporate job that I didn’t like with a long commute in the morning and evening. With a horrible manager and miserable co-workers. I had no energy or motivation to do anything outside of work.
I was stressed out and miserable for such a long time my adrenals could not keep going and I burnt out.
Some signs of adrenal fatigue and burnout (and most of which I had) are:
• Low energy, never feeling well-rested, “wired but tired”
• Overwhelm and irritability
• Cravings for coffee and sugar
• PMS and painful periods
• Brain fog
• Slow metabolism, weight gain, especially abominably
• Low blood pressure
• Anxiety, heart palpitations
• Not feeling ‘like yourself’, loss of zest for life
Once I learned the root cause these debilitating symptoms I set about making changes to support my body and mind. More nourishing foods, nutraceutical supplements, botanical medicines – these all helped by body feel more calm and increased by ability to deal with and release stress and have more energy in my life.
I also personally found that a lot of my burnout stemmed from overthinking, often about random & unimportant things. I worked hard to stop thinking about work when I left, to stop worrying about what others thought, and to focus on the great things in my life – big and small.
If you are suffering from burn out, adrenal fatigue or feel you are heading in that direction and what guidance and support to heal please feel free to contact me. Not only can I totally relate, as a nutritionist and clinical herbalist I can help you get back on track to living a thriving & vibrant life (like the tree on the right in the pic)! xo
About the author
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I am a nutrition coach and herbalist specializing in women's health - such as pain free periods, no PMS, reducing endometriosis, and transitioning through perimenopause. I help women at all stages of life support their bodies, minds and hearts. I know firsthand how important continuous health support is to our wellbeing, and the importance of a strong foundation of good nutrition.
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