My Story: Adrenal Fatigue | A Thousand Words

[@thedorsinator]

The fact that there are nearly 145k views on this (and it seems to be her most watched video) says something about our modern world and where we’ve gotten to. I’m so sick of putting myself through this. If you’re reading this you’re not the only one dealing with it. You’re not alone. Amazing video. The part at 18 minutes where she talks about “the stress we put on ourselves” is the part of the iceberg that is under the surface... it’s the biggest thing. Thank you so much for posting this. I feel normal and not crazy.

[@Ashley-rp4ui]

Thank you for posting. I feel the same

[@aweeds84]

Well said!

[@CHRISTALMOUNTAIN]

We are One.

[@reginagriffiths9571]

Meeee too!!

[@inthenose5411]

I was suicidal for about 3 years and was ripped apart by cortisol. Same symptoms as you. After LOTS of different doctors and drugs, I found Ashagwanda. Saved my life.

[@amymk3314]

Can you tell how you took it?

[@cynthiasammy3668]

Inthe Nose what is it? Ashagwangda

[@biatoppan9696]

I thought about taking I have seen it is not good for the kidneys.

[@branniganfarnsworth3342]

What was your dosage/schedule etc?

[@filzaarshad6494]

@@cynthiasammy3668 I think she means Ashwagandha.

[@allisonwhisler4149]

You just described my exact story. Severe stress gave me shingles four years ago which threw me into menopause at 39 and developing an autoimmune disorder. I’ve been fighting for help. No doctors cared or listened. I finally found a functional medicine doctor and I am finally on the right track.

[@celestine.love88]

what is your medicine ?

[@msblizz11]

Read the book “Female Brain, Gone Insane”

[@msblizz11]

Not easy to read and understand with the severe brain fog but find someone that can help you read it. “Amino Acids” are so important also but I would say number one thing that helped me the most is the bio identical hormones Terribly expensive and medical insurance will not help you pay for it. I drive a 1999 Camry and I had to retire from severe adrenal fatigue. It is a matter of budgeting!

[@merncat3384]

SAME but still suffering 😞 help

[@simmisharma5169]

also heal your self emotionally let go of negative emotions forgive yourself and others for the sake of your health placing your faith in a higher power helps tremendously to deal with passing away of the near and dear ones and disease try not to keep things bottled up . share with a close friend family or write in a journal watch what you listen to and watch on tv and internet opt for up lifting ,positive motivational stories hope this helps

[@harshasuman1293]

Understanding bhagwat Gita will definitely help

[@Mitrivogas]

I had this for years and like you, the Doctors kept telling me that it was nothing, or tried putting me on antidepressants. At the end, he told me it as just who I was. Nothing they can do. Finally I found this wonderful Naturopath who healed me!! I was so grateful. I still see him 3-4 times a year for adjustments, usually always my adrenals. I have a stressful life, and work does not help either. It is so sad and frustrating that the Doctors do not see this as a real issue! Thank you for your video.

[@Tactical_Shenanigans]

My stress is through the roof. Brain fog, physical pain, brain NEVER STOPS thinking and stressing about EVERYTHING.

[@palaktaing6264]

Same. I also have palpating heart and can't get my work done

[@IamHardtokill]

@@palaktaing6264 Meditation helps

[@Mali-fm3rc]

@@IamHardtokill yes,lots of spiritual and mind healing will do

[@Arrasel]

Take B1 600 mg

[@debbiepeabody]

How are you doing today?

[@josephscully1222]

I felt the same way, for my whole life my home was filled with constant arguing and manipulation. I had no where to go and didn't know better. Now I have learned what my family actually is, abusive and neglectful. And yes, my legs are still weak very often and give out as I walk and I haven't felt safe or able to relax for a long time now. It's odd as my body seeming can't function properly even though I'm 22 and healthy. Though I am seeking help.

[@shereehi5539]

:( time to move out no matter the cost. We must protect ourselves from abuse:(

[@ruth8753]

Jesus can heal all of your sicknesses and diseases, He paid for your healing upon the cross. By His stripes you were healed. He will be your hightower and place of safety and peace. A refuge in times of trouble, he loves you and created you for a life of purpose and destiny. Jer.29:11

[@Lannie74]

My legs (calf muscles) would start burning and I had to stop and rest it was absolutely awful!!!! I am actually better at the moment but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and praying that it doesn’t come back because it is the worst thing I’ve ever ever experienced. What’s really hard too is that nobody understands that you might look okay but feel terrible and not enough energy to do anything with your family. Hell I can’t even brush my teeth sometimes I’m so fatigued

[@starrjohnson1327]

I went through that. I moved out. Of course my family was angry. I didn't care! I've been out for 4 years now. Not easy but necessary. Best decision ever.

[@aklev5745]

When you have to live with your toxic in-laws and your husband doesn't care about your feelings ,is there any way?

[@JJay666]

A Naturopath gave me my life back after 25 years of Chronic fatigue. 25 years of being told I was depressed, needed to get a hobby, needed to get on with my life & stop complaining as everyone gets tired, was shown the door by my GP as I refused HRT as I knew deep down that wasn't the answer. I also tried bio identical hormones but found the costs too prohibitive and the results didn't reflect the investment. In the end a strict dietary change and a few supplements led to my energy returning in just 10 days, it felt like a miracle and 3 years on I still feel amazing and am busy making up for the 25 years of life I missed out on. I was lucky to find a amazing Naturopath locally who gave me the tools to heal myself and I only needed to see her once.

[@livb6945]

What diet changes did you make? I'm off gluten, have been for years... And coffee is impossible.

[@JJay666]

Sugar, dairy, gluten & caffiene all eliminated. Sugar being the most important & it's in dairy hence the dairy. Came off EVERY kind of sugar including fruit, honey etc for 6 weeks then have gradually been able to introduce a few berries & green apples. I now also have goats cheese, yoghurt & butter in small amounts. Sugar feeds the bad bacteria in your gut & you need to let it die off in order to re-balance your gut flora & by staying sugar free your gut remains healthy & so do you.

[@joyceschaeffer6075]

Julia, Your story is so similar to mine. I have only struggled for 10 years, but have gotten the same sort of runaround from docs. Would love to hear what specifics did the trick for you after all those years...I am still struggling to find a doc who is helpful.

[@EP-pg3xs]

Hey! What exact supplement or what did you do to get energy in 10 days?

[@JJay666]

@@EP-pg3xs No supplements just removed gluten, dairy, sugar & caffeine from my diet completely

[@patuskert9554]

It took me 6 years to figure it out. I was exhausted for years, and all doctors told me I was fine. Thank you for your video.

[@sofiafantin5280]

What helped to during your healing process?

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Anxiety, worry, depression, work stress, lack of sleep, I believe caused me this... I would sometimes "crash" to where i would have to stop working and lie down for 20 minutes.. like my blood sugars dropped or sompthing...I sometimes get palpitations, feeling like it's tight to breath, anxiety, feeling tired but not tired.. more anxiety.. low mood

[@pettymamas838]

I get the tight feeling when I take deep breaths too when I’m lack of sleep. My adrenals are shot, they was worse last year tho I couldn’t do anything I couldn’t even clean my apartment or cook dinner. Shxt is sad. I hope we all get well and get through this!

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

@@pettymamas838 yea the adrenal thing is anoying, constant flight or fight feeling after awhile you will burn out and become exausted. Thats when sleep becomes easy lol

[@eugenetoralba3439]

Same what did u do?

[@Dianoskilicious]

Really powerful story, I'm going through adrenal fatigue after being in high stress for over a decade and I feel less alone by hearing you because I feel like your story moved me :)

[@rafaelthemotivator]

I'm suffering now. I was misdiagnosed and prescribed lots of antibiotics that ruined my Adrenals. I found a specialist near my area. I will see her next week. I can't wait to start my journey

[@debbiepeabody]

How are you doing?

[@kasandrastephens5473]

You are saving one life at a time by sharing your story. To open up to the world and by being vulnerable and raw and honest about the good and the bad, you are just a breath of fresh air to those who have lost hope in ever finding an answer. My heart breaks for you and the years you were in search of help and could find none. To advocate for your health while in the condition you were in and all the time effort and energy that you had to use in such a difficult time in your life just amazes me. Something that is exhausting for a relatively healthy person to try and do, you did while you were so sick and you never gave up. I can’t imagine how you did it! But then to go forward and share your story and give others hope, it just shows how much compassion you have for others and it resonates throughout your whole video. I have been searching for over 10 years for why I got sick and what is going on in my body. After the countless doctors, drugs, therapies and every test imaginable I am worse than when it started. This has never been brought up. All this time. Never brought up. Like you said about the bloodwork, my thyroid was in normal parameters and they wouldn’t test for more and I have a doomed feeling that this has been the answer the whole time. For me, like you, they said it was other things. First it was depression, then chronic fatigue and pain disorder, then vitamin deficiencies, then they said it was all in my head, then fibromyalgia and 3 years ago when I couldn’t stay awake during the day and would fall asleep driving and speed just to get home to lay down (just like you described) and doing brain scans and a sleep study with no conclusions they diagnosed me with excessive daytime sleepiness/ narcolepsy. But all the videos I’ve watched and all I’ve learned along the way, none describe what I’ve been going through like yours did. It seems you and I have a lot in common. The stress and perfectionism aspects too. Your story and you telling it the way you did was what I and I’m sure many others have been just waiting to hear. So from the bottom of my heart I want to say thank you for sharing your story. I will remember this day the rest of my life. God bless you!

[@karinee007]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm a naturopathic medical student and I have a deep interest in helping people experiencing adrenal insufficiency and chronic fatigue. Take good care ❤❤❤🥰

[@brookematthews4431]

I am someone suffering this as well. If I can use all I have learned and get better I am so intrigued with the science and want to learn more and help others

[@madesozo]

we need more of you Karine, please keep going!

[@MizzCherryLove22]

Thank you for sharing. I cried a little watching this video realizing I'm not alone, realizing that there is help and I'm not crazy. I've known theres soemthing wrong with me, I can feel the hormone imbalances, I just didnt know where to begin or go about explaining what I have. And the primary doctor I've been to think I'm just overreacting tells me to get rest, but even with rest I dont feel better. So thank you, I now start my journey in trying to heal myself.

[@ice1311]

Chronic Stress was the cause of mine autoimmune issues. I suffered from eczema, psoriasis, depression, anxiety, excess sweating, brain fog, chronic fatigue etc etc, just to name a few. This was happening for years and each symptom was worsening since i was so frustrated and depressed about the situation, making myself more stresses out. Finally realizing that its me and my emotions causing this, i was finally able to cure myself, before that i ve tried exercising a lot, all kinds of diets and supplements, nothing worked

[@LostNFound432]

What did you do to address it? I know I stress too much but I'm also not capable of just turning it off. It feels like as long as these are my circumstances, I will be stressed. I've done everything from supplements to meditation to yoga/excercise to breathwork to cold therapy to drugs and I just cannot stop stressing 24/7 :(

[@Mandance]

@@LostNFound432 you have to stop trying to fix yourself and accept how things are. Trying to constantly change how you feel is more stress and pressure on you preventing you from healing. Just accept how you feel and trust you will heal when you stop stressing about health.

[@TomEatsNC]

How did you heal?

[@freesia7632]

Thank you for sharing and caring. Loved your video. I've had adrenal insufficiency for over 15 months... what a journey! Was on crutches at one point. Ashgawanda helped with both thyroid and adrenals, as did Ribose re the fatigue. The latter is a pre-cursor to Adenosine Triphosphate, ATP (the energy molecule). ATP is also found in Royal Jelly... as are B vitamins. Good luck everyone... the amount of people who give up on you because you no longer have the vibrancy truly makes you realise who your true friends are... recovery can be a lonely experience although we aren't alone... thanks again.

[@AThousandWords]

Great information, thank you! I hope you are able to achieve full healing soon.

[@yasminkhalil5227]

Free sia how do you take ashwaganda?

[@MzAnointed3]

Free sia hi glad you're well. Which product did you take for ashwaganda

[@alicemoraldenis4286]

Free sia You put into words something I’ve experienced but was unable to articulate and that is “...the amount of people who give u on you because you no longer have the vibrancy truly makes you realize who your true friends are....recovery can be a lonely experience..” I could not have said it better, so sad, it’s been a very humbling experience. And I think illness and recovery are both very lonely journeys. Thank you for your comment. I hope your health is well.

[@philippahall2510]

Thanks Free sia the loneliness has been so hard, I haven’t even felt connected to people, to anything. This feels like my lowest point but listening and researching over past two weeks since being diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism, I know I have adrenal fatigue, I’ve had so much stress throughout my life. I have Complex PTSD from childhood experiences, I’ve had stressful neighbours the last two years, my Mother died a year ago and my family has disintegrated - lost a few friends too! Now I just want to feel like me and feel well again. Xxx

[@JessiPerez1234]

Thank you very helpful information, I’m pretty sure I developed adrenal fatigue from being married to an alcoholic for 8 years, emotional abuse and stress took a toll on my adrenals but I’m being positive and I know I’m gonna recover with Gods help.

[@diananorton6392]

That is what helped me tremendously too Jesus Saves , God has helped me more than any doctor that I have seen

[@foxiefair123]

@@diananorton6392 Amen! ❤️

[@foxiefair123]

Amen, I’m so glad you got out of that situation.

[@loveconquersall143]

Me too! It really sucks/sucked the big one. He's really good now (doesn't drink), but I'm so sick :( x

[@debbiepeabody]

How are you doing?

[@erikamero1807]

Doctors are not created equally. I’m so glad you found health again!

[@Angeloublue32]

I had the same experience with the exhaustion and trying to figure out what was going on. My thyroid was fine so my doctor just assumed I was tired. It was hard to explain how I feel like I should have to feel like this forever. I accidently found a doctor that suggested a ketogenic diet and I'm brand new person. I feel awake for the first time since I can remember and I lost 73 pounds so far. No drugs or supplements. I'm so glad I found out about this even if it was by accident and I'm a nurse. This is not even mentioned in school. You are right that it's not really acknowledged by the mainstream medical community. Thank you for your video and bringing more awareness to the subject. It makes me angry to think that too many people are being diagnosed with depression and anxiety disorders needlessly when they could be suffering from adrenal fatigue.

[@AThousandWords]

That is so good that a keto diet has worked for you! I feel the same way, hopefully in the future adrenal fatigue will be acknowledged and treated better.

[@2phunter]

I am from a Nursing background. And hearing this woman story makes it quite clear our "Doctors of Medicine" are just that doctors for Big Pharma and know little or care about learning about what they themselves Should know. Yes I too am just learning about this... I have complained for some time. I even know now my Divorce can be blamed on my Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue. And I kid you not I finally got a copy of my blood test and the next time I went in I asked about my thyroid results as it was off.. and they then said Oh yeah.. you are hypothyroid... and would not even had said anything if I had not taken the time to figure out I had a problem from my own blood test. Because I had asked shouldn't I be taking something for this? LOL.... and now studying... I really find out I need to be taking Iodine for my thyroid... and now I am too learning that really when you have a low thyroid it really means you have a bad adrenal problem. and i just learned about the Ragland's Test. But I don't even have to do that. If you have suffered from this you know exactly what it means to be so tired. I almost a year ago started to have tremors.... and I knew on my own that I now suffer from Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome... and I do have Post Polio Syndrome which is a neurodegenerative disease. Damage to Nerve Roots. But too because of severe stress it too is affecting my Thyroid. So really I know now the tremors are from a further breaking down of the nerves... from the Adrenal Gland Damage. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@AThousandWords]

I hope you are able to find the solutions for your unique set of circumstances. You are so right in saying that doctors are "doctors of medicine", in other words Big Pharma.

[@bamptonbred]

Hi, How long to you started feeling better o the diet? I'm in stage 3 with low cortisol

[@AThousandWords]

I'm sorry, I can't remember, and it was more than just diet change and more than just adrenal fatigue so it's impossible to say.

[@simmisharma5169]

What helped me vitamin c camu camu powder life saver magnesium , b vitamins( nuitritional yeast) for anxiety /palpitations eat complex carbs like oats, sweet potatoes brown rice for sustained energy take good quality plant based minerals eat healthy fats coconut oil , Avacados, Ghee, avoid vegetable oil, soya , canola oils heal your gut with probiotics home made sauerkraut, fiber to avoid constipation at all cost Avoid following avoid fast food at all cost, no sodas , store bought juices, avoid refined white flour and products made with refined flour. avoid coffee, sugar, simple carbs, processed foods at all cost no alc, no smoking drink clean water buy a distiller if you can best investment light exercise like walking meditate and relax go to bed at 10 pm if possible

[@rebeccaspratling2865]

Great advice.

[@jgordon7719]

Excellent advice

[@Hannah2265]

Vegetable oil? Do not eat veg oil, canola oil is garbage, stay away from it

[@Hannah2265]

No seed oils! Canola is horrible oil.

[@tinacampbell327]

Great I’m on the right track then. Just started taking liposomal vit c but might buy some camu camu to add to my smoothies

[@gilliani.4328]

Thanks SO much for sharing your story! I’ve really struggled for forever with health and spent a fortune on supplements/naturopaths and every time I try to get off sups I crash. You’ve explained to me, why! I’ve always tried to get back to my past lifestyle and productivity. I get it now. I can’t and won’t. It was all too stressful and on top of it all, I have PTSD. I can’t thank you enough. Your KZbin comes at the perfect moment.

[@ourevilone]

these days youll get adrenal fatigue just being on social media. i think thats what has been my downfall, multitasking, checking my phone constantly and social media and worrying about finances, i feel broken

[@shereehi5539]

Stress:(

[@Julia-mq1zp]

true I‘ll quit it

[@RORO9296]

You are correct. My GP also wanted to put me on antidepressants because his quick diagnosis was anxiety/panic attacks. I was at a point where I couldn’t even walk because of extreme exhaustion and that fell on deaf ears. I think, respectfully, that a lot of doctors are just prideful and don’t want to ever look like they don’t know something. They give you a quick diagnosis, get you out of the office asap and collect their payment.

[@kellio8087]

They dont get paid enough from some insurance companies to spend larger amounts of time on each patient. That's why they often don't or can't really help until things get really bad.

[@MufasaLuvsU]

I suffered stage 3 adrenal exhaustion. I worked full time, went to law school at night. I went to the EE twice and was misdiagnosed with anxiety. I was then prescribed prozac where I suffered a terrible reaction to it and it made me worse. I suffered panic attacks, mood swings, only able to walk for short periods before becoming exhaustion. I was dizzy and had low blood pressure. Thank GOD I found a Naturopath. I underwent a saliva test and urine test that showed I was so low in: serotonin, dopamine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, PEA, everything. I have begun the natural supplement treatment and have noticed improvement. I hope you are feeling better and healthier!! Thank you for sharing your story.

[@Reality_CoachFlo]

Hello what supplements did you take

[@debbiepeabody]

​@@Reality_CoachFlo Hi, I just read your question on this video and I can provide you a bit of info. When you find a very good naturalpath doctor, or a doctor of osteopathic medicine, they will look at your whole health, lifestyle (food, exercise, etc.), blood tests, and more. They'll recommend supplements tailored to your body, always a higher quality than what can ɓe bought at the stores (also more expensive). So your question about what supplements others took wouldn't necessarily be the ones you need. For example, a person with high iron wouldn't want to take any supplements that include iron in them (most supplements have iron in them). If you can get your bloodwork done to find out your own vitamin efficiencies/deficiencies (vitamin D, iron, calcium, etc) then you would have a starting point on learning what your body needs more of (supplements) or less of. Supplements to deficiencies don't have to be in pill form or expensive. Eating oranges, apples, bananas, plums, figs, carrots, celery, broccoli, spinach, kale, sweet potatoes, adding some garlic, ginger, and other spices, nuts, seeds to your daily food intake can achieve the same results as long as you're consistently consuming a healthy amount of vitamin rich food without adding chemicals or inflammatory substances (aspartame, caffeine, alcohol, etc.) If you have a blender you can make a meal in a few minutes (blend cold water, a banana, strawberries, blueberries, and orange, with beets, carrots, kale, spinach, celery, and pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, almonds, walnuts, if it's not sweet enough for your taste add a spoonful of honey, a tsp of cinnamon, a drop of vanilla, add a fig and a plum). One pitcher of this should make 2 - 3 meals. You can still eat meat, fish, eggs etc.... it's not a diet, it's a smoothie packed with fresh fruits and vegetables (aka supplements) and you can use whatever you want in yours. Every time I blend stuff up for a smoothie, I use different stuff, whatever I have at the time. Sometimes I add granola, crackers, cherries, kiwi, raw broccoli, sunflower seeds, apple juice, ginseng powder, Wasabi powder, Tumeric powder, pecans, peanuts, lemon juice, etc. I hope you find the right mix you like. I hope you feel well too. God bless.

[@ThyroidAlchemy]

Thanks so much for sharing your story and being so transparent. When I speak with patients, adrenal fatigue is a HUGE place where we start otherwise the thyroid, progesterone loss and gut dysfunction can ensue. Healing the adrenals and how we show up in life is massive!

[@ChicoSabe1974]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Since your video was recorded in 2015, you might want to check out HPA axis dysfunction, which is the new term for adrenal fatigue. The term adrenal fatigue is still being used, but the alternative medical community has discovered that the Hypothalmus (H) - Pituitary (P) - Adrenal (A) axis becomes dysfunctional with chronic stress which in turn causes many of the fatigue symptoms. I'm so glad you have overcome your fatigue!

[@Lannie74]

I have been suffering for 4 months now with dibilitating fatigue and muscle weakness so bad that I too dread going upstairs. I have been from doctor to doctor trying to get answers and I never get one except I did get diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2018. I didn’t get sick for 1 or more years after starting thyroid medicine until this latest time. I literally cannot function and lose time with my kids and husband as a result. I finally went to a functional medicine doctor yesterday and we’re waiting on the blood work to come back but in the meantime I am suffering huge. I just want my old life back!!! I have been sick for 4 months now

[@pamelabellingham5034]

This is me exactly the same

[@luxxymommy2384]

Thank you so much for this video. I cried. Your story is so similar to mine. I just got diagnosed with extreme adrenal fatigue and we are starting a protocol to recover. Thank you again. Your tips and this entire video helped so much. Time to make some changes and start saying no to things that cause me stress and start putting my health first.

[@Jolei33]

Bravo and much appreciation! I have very similar symptoms. I had many heavy stressors and traumas over the years. Loss…close family and divorce. The heaviest burden to my stress system was breast implant illness. It wreaked havoc on my body. 8 months after Explant symptoms returned due to adrenal dysregulation. My GP is like you describe. I did find a holistic MD. Perimenopause is on time but my stressed system is not prepared. Flu and hormonal drops had left me weak and not able to function. I literally can’t sleep at night at that high level of fight or flight. I am hoping I haven’t become autoimmune with no return.

[@khiachenille834]

This has been incredible to listen to, im 23 and have been seriously worried about my life for the past 3 years, thankyou again!

[@reikiroominverness2947]

Thank you for sharing your story - I’ve had a very stressful life, I’m now 56 but only recently that I realised how it was affecting my body. I’m still in recovery and starting to implement a healthier lifestyle but your story just rang true. Well done for your perseverance and good luck with your counties recovery xx

[@kelsGodsgirl]

I love this.. Thank you for sharing your story. I have been sick and massively exhausted for 4 years (I am almost 30), and relate to so much that you shared about how you felt and the stressful inner emotions that made it worse. I found out it was adrenal fatigue a month ago and am now seeing a functional doctor. I am so glad to know that there is hope.

[@hiitstam]

How are you now?

[@kelsGodsgirl]

@@hiitstam aww thanks for asking! I'm recovered part-way, because of the Gupta Program (which is brain retraining). I have full faith that it will heal me completely as I continue to use it.

[@hiitstam]

@@kelsGodsgirl oh that's great to hear. I hope it works out for you! Looks like you've got God with you too :) :) i'm starting Dr Wilson's supplements but have no doubt some brain retraining will be needed too

[@delishme2]

Thank you!! I have been suffering with Adrenal fatigue for nearly 20 years on and off myself. Diagnosed with depression and anxiety.... when I knew I wasn't depressed ! the irony of how much that increased my anxiety lol. Triggered by PTSD , childhood trauma, several terrible and intensely emotional periods including life threatening experiences a pregnancy at 44, single motherhood and a highly stressful job. I hit stage 3 again after first year of motherhood and found myself in perpetual burnout.....AGAIN . Can completely relate to the stairs and not having the energy to pick up a book. It is then that I can add depression to the list, but as a symptom, not a cause. It has had various levels of intensity over the years depending on stress and overall health. I have a little man to take care now so health and longevity is my primary focus obviously and have been cleaning up my diet over recent months, eliminating stress and stressful people, researching more, probing deeper, eliminating toxic foods one after the other trying to figure out what is wrong with me. No energy, no sex drive, brain fog, at times sleep issues, excessive thinking, exercise exhausts instead of invigorates, not losing weight even though my diet is now 95% plant based vegan. That's when I made the breakthrough. Thinking my Thyroid may have been off, again symptom not cause. It is, but it's my ADRENALS that are shot. 🙏 Broken fight/ flight=broken rest/digest .I have just put it all together in the last month and researched (scientific papers and functional medical practitioners). I am so relieved, I want to shout it from the roof tops... I know what is wrong with me !! 😆So I have made an appointment with a functional medicine woman, who will be visiting my town in the next month. will go back to my useless GP and have all my blood work done in the meantime. and continue 1. Healing my Gut 2. Healing my Adrenals and 3. Working at a cellular level to detoxify my body. You know what I really miss is the exuberance I once had. I thought my lack of vitality was based in experiences of past, but as I have truly done the emotional work to heal from them, I am just so happy to have found the solution to repairing the physical too. I want my energy back, I want my body back, I want my life back and I AM going to get there. Just starting the journey but so nice to hear personal testimony about healing it, as you said its very hard to find. Thank you once again and Greetings from Darwin NT 😊

[@IamThatIam999]

How are you today?

[@shellbells339]

I have literally cured my stage 2-3 adrenal fatigue in LESS THAN one week by going on the carnivore diet. And believe me folks.... I did the iodine, the root and oil supplements and all those dark leafy greens juices, veggies, walking... I did it ALL!! With this meat based diet.. my thyroid is functioning again bc I have no more swelling and tenderness in my neck, and my belly bloat is going down. In addition to Adrenal fatigue for the past 10 yrs, I have been diagnosed with Graves Disease 2 yrs ago. If anyone is at their last rope, just try it.

[@sandramercado5502]

Selma Cat 🙌🏻🙌🏻✨

[@sallyd7658]

Sandra Mercado your story resonates with me completely. I’ve resisted carnivore, but have done Keto for 8 months. I’m under the care of a functional medicine doctor and we’re working hard on restoring my gut microbiome, which means fiber and probiotics . The research is not settled, and there might be huge individual considerations. Still, your testimony makes me curious about carnivore. I’m so tired of being tired, and people thinking I’m lazy, or not “adult” in meeting their expectations. Oh yeah, and exercise more, it’ll increase your energy. It puts me on the couch for the rest of the day. Then depression follows as my life disappears.

[@dbkyhere9229]

Sally Schultz sounds like me. Before he got my adrenals checked they thought it was my chronic pain, depression, then grief from family members passing, finally the doctor did a special blood work, but then educated yourself and doing it alone is so tiring ! I am taking herbs roots etc. and I am some better though, thank God.

[@oohlala3056]

I'm from Singapore , there's no dr who recognise adrenal fatigue in Singapore. Had to call dr lam in USA but no dr in Singapore for face to face consultation. Prayers for those going thru fatigue be it AF or ME It's super hard but hopefully we'll see the silver lining soon

[@cynthiasammy3668]

ooh lala I m from Malaysia n I guess I won’t find a doctor who will recognise too. So please tell me wat you did?

[@trishflorida4250]

there is no such thing as adrenal fatigue. adrenal Insufficiency is a disease. Either your adrenal glands are good or they aren't. adrenal glands don't get fatigued, that is a scam to get people to buy products.

[@juanitavincentino]

Ooh lala, I'm from Singapore too and there is someone you can consult - a naturopath. Western doctors can't help.

[@Embla2010]

ooh lala There is no and I repeat NO such thing as adrenal fatigue.. there IS something called adrenal insufficiency which is a very rare + VERY deadly disease that affects one in one hundred thousand ppl. Those of us that have it are steroid bound every day for life or we die, period... DIE... no holistic anything can (or should ever be used by themselves) replace the life saving steroids that we must have. I would suggest you get an early morning cortisol to see where you’re at and if that comes back low then ask for an endocrinologist in order to see whether you have A.I./Addisons, but the rest... the rest I wouldn’t listen to

[@hollydaugherty2620]

There's no real medical doctor in the WORLD who will tell you it's a real condition. Because it isn't. Stop blaming feeling shitty on something that doesn't exist. Find the real causes.

[@joyceschaeffer6075]

Thanks for sharing your story. Had me in tears multiple times. Still searching for answers and a doc who actually helps.

[@annedwards358]

" Ive come in to tell you Im exhausted!, I don't need you to tell me Im exhausted!" LOVE it!!! anyone who has experienced this knows what she's talking about!

[@youknowcrimedontpay9257]

ME - CDC - Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling and complex illness. People with ME/CFS are often not able to do their usual activities. At times, ME/CFS may confine them to bed. People with ME/CFS have overwhelming fatigue that is not improved by rest. ME/CFS may get worse after any activity, whether it’s physical or mental. This symptom is known as post-exertional malaise (PEM). Other symptoms can include problems with sleep, thinking and concentrating, pain, and dizziness. People with ME/CFS may not look ill. However, People with ME/CFS are not able to function the same way they did before they became ill. ME/CFS changes people’s ability to do daily tasks, like taking a shower or preparing a meal. ME/CFS often makes it hard to keep a job, go to school, and take part in family and social life. ME/CFS can last for years and sometimes leads to serious disability. At least one in four ME/CFS patients is bed- or house-bound for long periods during their illness. Anyone can get ME/CFS. While most common in people between 40 and 60 years old, the illness affects children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Among adults, women are affected more often than men. Whites are diagnosed more than other races and ethnicities. But many people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed, especially among minorities. As noted in the IOM report: An estimated 836,000 to 2.5 million Americans suffer from ME/CFS. About 90 percent of people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed. ME/CFS costs the U.S. economy about $17 to $24 billion annually in medical bills and lost incomes. Some of the reasons that people with ME/CFS have not been diagnosed include limited access to healthcare and a lack of education about ME/CFS among healthcare providers. Most medical schools in the United States do not have ME/CFS as part of their physician training. The illness is often misunderstood and might not be taken seriously by some healthcare providers. More education for doctors and nurses is urgently needed so they are prepared to provide timely diagnosis and appropriate care for patients. Researchers have not yet found what causes ME/CFS, and there are no specific laboratory tests to diagnose ME/CFS directly. Therefore, doctors need to consider the diagnosis of ME/CFS based on in-depth evaluation of a person’s symptoms and medical history. It is also important that doctors diagnose and treat any other conditions that can cause similar symptoms. Even though there is no cure for ME/CFS, some symptoms can be treated or managed

[@RichardDiStefano]

Great video, something that is also a must if you are going to heal your adrenals is eliminating all forms of caffeine: Coffee, Tea, even chocolate, caffeine in any form taxes your adrenals and interrupts sleeps

[@oviedo2912]

Great description of what it feels like. Every time I have to do something it feels like how one would feel after being involved in a car accident.

[@BocaReikiGirl]

I was just finally diagnosed with both adrenal fatigue/failure AND Hashimotos thyroid. You have given me hope!

[@AThousandWords]

There is definitely hope!! I have finally reached a point where I'm in full remission after 3 years of diet change and tweaking my meds. I never thought I'd reach this point.

[@BocaReikiGirl]

A Thousand Words thanks so much! I'm glad to have found your channel and am enjoying getting to know you thru your videos. You have a lot of very valuable and down to earth advise. 💕✨

[@AThousandWords]

Thank you, that means a lot to me.

[@linda3069]

Kimberly Kelly can you please share how your dignosed your Adrenal exhaust? I visit doctor to doctor for 6years, none of them have clue of what I complain about. They don't even know what are test to do to help patients. If you can share lit bit detail that would help us to tell those ignorant doctor what to do.

[@ruchidubey2205]

Pls let us know how did u diagnosed with.. I m suffering from last 4 years

[@saviolla73]

I'm trying to control myself from commenting before I finish viewing your video completely but sorry I've got to say you are very inspiring and deserve a zillion viewers. You are so forthcoming with your troubles and I can so relate with the things you say and I can see the honesty too. You are amazing. Keep it up!

[@AThousandWords]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@Jesus-ub9yt]

Dear Lord you described just about everything I was going through including falling asleep while driving with my kids in the car but I fell asleep on a red light!!! Anyway I’m so happy for you and would love to hear an update on your journey!! I’ve been praying God gives me wisdom and shows me what is wrong then I run into your video out of no where I’ve never heard of adrenal fatigue but it makes so much sense now I will turn my focus and prayers to this!! I’ve had surgery to remove a cancer nodule so half of my thyroid is gone! Also have Hashimoto and really hoping to keep the remaining thyroid gland but I have to make some changes so my auto immune system doesn’t go down and welcome stupid cancer again! God bless you and thank you sooooo much for making this videos ♥️

[@AThousandWords]

Please check out Anthony William's books!! I have two videos on my channel about it - his books have changed my health so much. Here are they are: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2HWkIOfaL-Dpas kzbin.info/www/bejne/bperiJSDiJWiqrs

[@sassysls1851]

Thank you! I’ve been battling Adrenal fatigue and thyroid disease for about 5 years (working with a functional medicine and naturopath doctors) now if I recall correctly. I moved from the east to west coast of the US two years ago to continue in the same job I had. However, the job has become extra stressful due to some unforeseen factors. I love the job outside of the problems that should be temporary, but they aren’t going away. I feel as though it would cause about as much stress to find a new job as it would to stay as this issue gets resolved, but I’ve had some recent sleep issues that have me struggling more than usual lately. I look forward to reading the book to learn more things that may help. It is good to hear from someone else who has had this as I’ve never met anyone with it.

[@tammy1190]

Thanks for sharing your story.... I can relate on all levels. I just want my life back. Does any one know of a support group? I'm so glad to hear you are doing better!!!

[@melmurphy2751]

Wow!! I'm so shocked how much I could relate to your story. So many of the same stressors I was dealing with since 2014. I finally have realized my adrenals are in really bad shape. My gp gave me the same song and dance that yours did. Your before story, I could have wrote myself! It was almost exactly the same. I'm starting to work with a naturopath now. Since my gp is absolutely useless. I just found out from the NPD, that I have low cortisol and low testosterone. I'm really worried and don't know where to go from here. I guess I need lots of rest and eliminate all stressors in my life. Any other advice would be great! Thank you so much for doing this video. It helps me feel not so alone.

[@dessysix6]

Everytime I feel like there’s something wrong with me, everyone around me like friends & family are like “just go to the doctor!!” Likeee I don’t even knows what’s wrong with me wtf is a doctor going to do? Prescribe me with pills and send me on my way? Along with charging me up the ass in medical bills for not even resolving the issue? No thank you. Update: went to the doctors. Got physical, pap, blood taken. I was diagnosed with pcos & hypothyroidism (hashimotos disease) yes they put me on medication 😭 but I honestly feel better.

[@LadyBug-cc3ep]

You’re exactly right that’s usually all doctors want to do so be careful if you go to one. I do however recommend that you go for a basic physical and allow them to do tests through ordering lab work which is done with one needle drawing your blood into several vials, they can run so many tests and find out so many things about you that way and that’s the best way to start out when you are new to seeing a dr

[@loveconquersall143]

Exactly!!!! 👌👍

[@davidalbro2009]

Omg. Yes

[@andreasimmens-porter5482]

You have given me hope! I am struggling with this now! My general doctor, whom I've changed so many times because they don't listen, wouldn't test me either! I had to pay privately to get tested! I'm 38 and have felt like I was going into menopause for a few years now, I'm so exhausted all the time, weak, you name it! I'm starting my wellness journey again from a different place and I have real hope now! Thank you for your story!

[@healinginteriors]

Thank you SO much for sharing your story! I'm sure I'll watch this multiple times. I was just diagnosed by a naturopath with Adrenal Fatigue last week. It took me 8 months, 3 medical doctors, 2 longtime excellent holistic doctors, and 2 naturopaths to finally find this root cause of why I was so sick and tired. So now I go about the next part of the journey to learn about AF. Again thank you for sharing the details of what you've been through to get well.

[@AThousandWords]

Please do read Anthony William's books on chronic illness! They are so eye opening.

[@Miguel-st9bd]

How do they do the test?

[@katradiction]

When you said the homeopath said "I know what you have and I can help you" I burst into tears myself 😭 what a thing!

[@anothercampervanchannel]

I am not surprised you were stressed with all that going on! 😳 I have fibromyalgia and suffer extreme fatigue. They say they don't know what causes Fibro but i'm guessing chronic stress plays a big part. Thanks for posting this video. I hope you are well now-7 years later 😊

[@despicabledavidshort3806]

And anxiety and depression

[@kaleohanokeesee]

Thank you for taking the time to produce this video. I was recently diagnosed with glaucoma, which is a symptom of adrenal fatigue. I'm just starting to figure out how to proceed. I think I'll try to find a naturopath in my area.

[@lestikitty]

Thank you so much for this video! I've suffered from fatigue for so long since I was in 6th grade not knowing there was something wrong with me and now I'm experiencing a hormonal imbalance that has jut flipped my world upside-down. Your story gives me such hope and clarity on who to look to for help, that it's actually out there, and what could possibly be wrong with me 'cause my doctor doesn't really know and I have struggled so hard to cope with it for the past 6 years.

[@AThousandWords]

I hope you can find your way to healing. I highly recommend Anthony William's books - the one about chronic illness.

[@rebeccahsilva6108]

Thanks so much for sharing this! I found your video on a Facebook group you are apart of for Adrenal Fatigue. Its is so helpful hearing others stories of healing and it is encouraging to know healing is possible! Appreciate you!

[@jessicacalhoun8988]

Thank you for sharing your story! I am hopefully on the road to recovery after 6 years of chronic stress (teaching and moving multiple times.) I was told multiple times by a few therapists and doctors that I should consider antidepressants because of my symptoms. It was just today that I went to a natural path doctor who looked deeper into my hormones on a lab report and into my symptoms and he informed me of low DHEA and also that I showed symptoms of adrenal fatigue and leaky gut. Oh how I wish general practitioners would get on top of this to help their patients out! Your video is so helpful and inspirational. Thanks again!

[@SaraPeterson]

Hi Jen. Thank you for the informational video. you really shared a lot about yourself and I know that took courage. I too have battled adrenal fatigue and have overcome it with lots of help and rest. I just had another baby and my adrenals took a hit again... thankfully me and my doctor know what's happening. But I appreciate the reminder that I need to rest and eliminate extra sources of stress. It's so true, but quite often the hardest step. So thanks for your kind and gentle video. I'm sure it will be encouraging to many people.

[@AThousandWords]

+Sara Peterson Hi Sara, I'm so glad you were also able to overcome adrenal fatigue. Please look after yourself and don't be too proud to ask for help - you are important, especially with little ones relying on you. I hope your health recovers soon - congratulations on your baby!

[@havenhinton3775]

My name Tanner. This is my daughters account but here goes. Had adrenal fatigue, like you, twice and without knowledge of anything somehow recovered from it the first time. Had no idea about health and what to take and all that. After I recovered it was such a major event i started taking supplements and treating myself better....yes after I recovered. Anyway that was about 4 years ago. With the event of covid-19 and my strong feelings about that, A move to a new house, running my own business(very successful but very exhausting), raising 5 children(wonderful), assistant pastor of a church, and last but definitely not least the prospect of loosing my mother in law to diabetes(awful situation) has posed too much for my adrenal glands yet again and I find myself back in the same spot i was in 4 years ago. only thing different is i was already treating my body well with good vitamins and pretty much the entire list of things that need to be taken to recover. I agree with you that i need a lifestyle change and to re-adjust my stressors but realistically its impossible to get rid of all stress. Still in my prime in the middle of my life with alot to do but my apple cart has been upset again. I even noticed the signs before it happened and took measures. Didnt matter. too little too late. If you dont mind me asking what supplements you took on your road to recovery? It really is hard for me to explain this to people when i look fine and seem fine. People really dont know unless they have been there. Been bad again for about a month now. Thanks for your time.

[@lowg3n85]

I am so, so happy that you overcame adrenal fatigue! Thank you so much for making this video as well! I found out that I have severe adrenal fatigue and that some of my hormones are almost nonexistent. I'm only 23, but I have been extremely hard on myself in the past and put myself under loads of stress for over five years. I guess my body finally had enough. Your video has given me so much hope in myself and my ability to heal. :)

[@AThousandWords]

Oh no, I'm sorry you are struggling with this. I hope you are able to find a professional to help you with treatment. All the best for your recovery.

[@jl1935]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I feel like I'm on the verge of Addison's disease, and so grateful that I've found some hope in healing from this. Bless your heart.

[@elisabethl4715]

Lovely video and all makes sense thank you. I also went through a very stressful few years with work and personal life, was feeling very anxious, constantly tired, brain fog etc. Decided to stop working take a break and just retreated into myself. Most of my days were sleeping, eating small healthy meals and doing very little, as well as very gentle movement eg walks and yoga, and not seeing many people. It has really helped

[@Truthseeker1957]

Wow. I am in awe. Battled fatigue for over 23 years, with muscle weakness, insomnia...ect, as you described. Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue. The looking at the stairs and crying, well I do that almost daily. No one can relate to my depression and ready to go on from this flesh life. Years of no answers, and Dr's not looking at what the cause could be. Take this pill. Or that pill. No one ever talked nutrition or supplements. I have been doing my own research and just found out the amalgam fillings I have had since before I began school at 6 years of age, which I am 63 now, with 7 still in my mouth,could've a huge issue, and now a friend shared adrenal fatigue info with me yesterday. I have been on a VIt protocol of 4000 milligrams of VIt C, magnesium, zinc picolinate, and 400 IU VIt E and feeling better, but it's for getting ready of amalgam removal. If I forget my vitamins, within the second day I decline with energy and starve for air. Getting a Dr where I live is hard. Very rural and the anxiety so bad I can barely be a passenger in a car. My motto is quality of life. I want it. I am so done with feeling like I can't live due to not being able to have the energy to do. I took a lot of notes from the comment section and will look into all the info shared. Thank you for sharing this information and your testimony. I will do my best to find my way. American Dr's are taught to treat, not to heal. We have to be our own advocates. Sharing with a couple people I know that have very stressful lives and hope they can jump on the band wagon of taking things into their own hands and prevent major sickness or illness down the line. Blessings. [e-mail]

[@debbiepeabody]

You're a beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for sharing your story. I believe autoimmune disease and related diseases and disorders can be healed, we don't have to live with them the rest of our lives. The better we understand what our mind, body, and soul need to be well, and the more we're able to take good care of ourselves routinely, the stronger we can be. Being strong doesn't me going back to doing everything that we did before the breakdown of our health, like you said, it is being the new version of ourselves. I wish you great health and greater happiness.

[@truthseeker6377]

I love how you continued searching for answers, and then after all that fighting, you're sharing with others. One of the true light-bringers in the world. I wish you blessings from God and will also share that I am currently fighting through adrenal fatigue and finding my own answers. One resource that has been invaluable is Dr. Berg here on KZbin. Anyways hope you are well.

[@MrDrwatson01]

Brilliant, the best Adrenal based information yet. Very thought provoking on the stress topic.

[@anasweetlolly1878]

Thank you for sharing! I've had hypothyroidism since I was 13, my doctors always said it's fine even though my TSH has always been around 3.5. That combined with huge amounts of stress lead to me falling ill to adrenal fatigue when I was 20. I am 21 now. The hardest and best thing I have ever done was learning to say NO and being okay with it. Life got so much easier and now I can just float. The road to recovery will be long and bumpy, but I am ready for the ride :)

[@AThousandWords]

Normal range for TSH is 0.3-4 so at 3.5 it is within the normal range. Learning to say NO is a huge milestone and makes a big difference, so well done!

[@anasweetlolly1878]

I was told in many groups on Facebook that the normal range is from 1-2, and a doctor told me up to 2.5. Anything more than 3 is definitely too much! I have symptoms for 8 years now and it's become so bad I developed AF :/

[@Shashaylah]

This was very helpful and inspiring so thanks very much for sharing your story. I had the same issue with my regular GP but he did at least say that I should go see a Naturopath who deals with Adrenal Fatigue. He did say that here in Canada they are not encourage to give DHEA. I did find a Naturopath and after testing all my Cortosol and hormone levels, she found that my Progesterone and my DHEA are both very, very low. Both well below the normal range. So I have just started my medicine a week ago and hopefully I can start feeling better. I will have to make some changes for sure. I am definitely a type A personality, so slowing down for me, even at age 67 will take some getting used too. I want to be healthy again. I really appreciated the mention of us saying no to others when we really need to help ourselves get better first. I am so glad you finally got well!! Thanks again for your inspiring video.

[@tulsisevadasi]

Dr Berg has a lot of good adrenal information too.

[@juliabrooks6556]

I wouldn't listen to him though, his sons done youtube on what a horrible person he is, and he's a Christian scientist

[@soniac2156]

@@juliabrooks6556 he has good info no matter what his private life is... his son might be a brat that want publicity on his father behalf

[@marleypumpkin4917]

Berg is a fraud.

[@CC-mr5xq]

@@marleypumpkin4917 Why is he a fraud?

[@penultimania4295]

I don't give a fuck who Berg is or what he spends money on. Stfu about that already. His health info is legit.

[@d.renemorgan8848]

Oh my gosh, you could literally put my face on this video and have the sound playing and that would be almost 100% what's been happening to me. It is so weird to sit knowing what you need to do when you've always been a multitasker and you can't even make the simplest decision. Thank you for this video, I'm getting so tired of being told I'm exaggerating. PTSD is real

[@carolgiangreco6548]

You've helped many people by telling your story. Thank you.

[@nnekathomas1712]

It took me today and this video to know what I've been stuggling with for the past 4 years. Thank you.

[@dctarrant5]

Wow, this is me! Finding the right doctor is so hard. I watch videos on KZbin all the time and there are doctors that know what’s wrong but are so far away. I may have to bite the bullet and contact one of them. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@2westernstar]

Your story was unbelievable. You gave me the answers I had been looking for for years. Case in point. when I was in grade school I could sleep standing up. In high school while working at a Krogers store I could sleep while bagging groceries and pushing a cart or just walking up and down stares. Then there was the times I worked at a steel plant and fell asleep while cutting steel. I am 67 now and just recently I found it hard to work luckly I work for Lyft. Never fell asleep while driving but was drained at end of day. Then I got to the point I could not work. Recently added to that I could not go to church, feed my pets barely made it to bathroom. Was irritable around good people so hid from them and anyone else. I did not know all this time it was because of stress. I prayed and had people at my church prayed. I couldn't even hold a relationship. I would feel something rise up in me and I thought it was something evil. It happened each time. I have been married 5 times because I hate being alone but it would rise each time. I have been alone and searching last 13 years but resntly as I mentioned I sruggled getting out of bed. Pets had to go to my neighbors house to eat hadn't worked in a month couldn't make it to church. Some how I miraculously found out about adrenal fatigue and you are the only one I felt came closet to what I had. So I wrote you. to thank you. I got pages of cures from other sites I just felt some of your situations came closest to mine. Don't know i you ever bagged groceries:) but thanks. It helped me more to understand what my fight is.

[@Prairies89]

Just wanted to let you know that your video has helped me a lot today. Been feeling like this since high school and I am 27, have been through the medical system so I know how exhausting that it. Started to see a Natropath five months ago for adrenal fatigue as it had gotten worse since my mom passing away. At times it's discouraging be said you wonder hey it's been five months why the heck am I feel super crappy still!! Had to stay home today from work because of adrenal fatigue might have to go on disability leave but wanted to let you know your video really reached out to me and gave me hope while being in such a dark place! All the best on your continued recovery! :)

[@AThousandWords]

I'm so glad it was helpful, and I'm sorry you are struggling with this. I know that the recovery is discouraging at times as it can take so long. But just keep on looking after yourself and you will get there!

[@lilianainostroza6716]

Thank you so much for the information. I been years looking for an answer for a terrible problem with sweat, fatigue ,panicked, lack of sleep and so on. I live in Australia. In here is so difficult to find someone like you describe. A big hug from the bottom of my heart.

[@hollybauer739]

Try the Lucy Rose clinic if they live in Victoria

[@deniseheredia8887]

Oh, my world! You have just described my life for the last ten years and for the first time I have been able to connect the dots. Thank you, thank you, thank you, for sharing your incredible story... God bless you!

[@AThousandWords]

Be sure to check out my recent Adrenal Fatigue Q&A videos too. I hope you find them helpful.

[@sarahturps1384]

I cried watching this video. I am SO GLAD you found help! Thank God! Thank you so very much for this video. I'm going to get the tests you mentioned. I've been in and out of hell for eight years now and unable to drive because of what I believe is the same condition you conquered!!! Congrats!!!

[@gina2190]

such a wonderful woman to help us with her video, very informative. I think my hubby has this, hes so unwell, boiling hot then cold, nausea, pains, hair loss, tired tired tired , feels so ill but doctors cant find out whats going on, bowel issues, heart attack at 37. my hubby has had soooo much trauma , one thing after another , loss, more loss etc etc ... thanks for the video and i hope u stay well.

[@NaveedAmwani1]

Your story is relating to mine as far as going into the Adrenals issue is concerned, but for recovery you are right I will have to implement the No to stress options strictly, I am dealing with it for past 9 years and till now couldn't recover completely but have partially due to beautiful people like you, who share good tips and stories, that give me confidence. The difficult part right now is that I am the sole earner for my family, that makes me constantly work harder in my job to have better pay every year, I don't know how to lower that stress currently, but will have to analyze it and plan. Thank you so much for your story and fantastic recovery plan.

[@AR-sn2rg]

Thank you for sharing the part about trying not to fall asleep at the wheel. This whole time my doctors attribute it to narcolepsy, but the diagnosis didn’t quite fit since my symptoms didn’t completely match, except for the micronaps. This explains so much. Thank you!

[@samanthadeal8975]

Thank you for sharing! I just found out I have adrenal fatigue and it tearing me apart. Your words have encouraged me to keep going, I can and WILL get better!

[@skywalker7778]

Thank you for your post! I have been going thru the same and only recently got diagnosed. I think most expat South Africans have "post traumatic stress disorder" while others there are deeper down the rabbit hole... I never sleep thru at night, feel like I'm on adrenalin the whole time and just feel completely miserable! Just listening to you gives me hope! 😊

[@AThousandWords]

Counseling did wonders to help me heal from PTSD. There is definitely hope for you if you are willing to do the things necessary :)

[@lilalightandlove421]

Your story is inspirational. Thank you for taking the time to share it.

[@NancyRuthDeenBreakupCoach]

Wow this is so powerful...I have adrenal SOMETHING...it’s not fatigue though. It’s like I’m constantly activated and too “on” and suffer from vertigo and congestion. It was triggered by stress and some days it’s a blessing that my body is talking and I’m listening. I’m also working with an acupuncturist who I adore!

[@Helen-jw6yb]

Very very much appreciated & helpful. Thank you. Even though you made this video 5 years ago it's still reaching & helping people like me now! Have now subscribed to your channel! Hope you're keeping well.

[@finallycarnivore]

Thank you! I was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease and have come to realize I also have adrenal fatigue. I'm working with my Chiropractor who practices functional medicine. (My naturopath was rather useless, my TPO value was over 260 and while she agreed I did have Hashimoto's she actually said, "What difference does it make?" WOW!! Time for a new doctor!) Anyway, I'm trying to change my diet and stress level. I stopped drinking coffee - which is hard, and also trying to go grain free. My mom has Celiac Disease and I have an intolerance to gluten so I"ve been off gluten for a while. I find however, that eliminating most grains (and probably dairy) makes me feel better. I have a lot of food intolerances, some I know, some I don't, so it's a guessing game. I'm in the for long haul I guess. I'm tired of feeling weary....

[@alicemoraldenis4286]

Wow! I wish I’d of found you and this video when you released it in 2015. I’ve been on a similar rollercoaster with Hypothyroidism being the main issue when I finally realized that my adrenals were the biggest issue I needed to address first. I don’t know where to begin. For now, thank you for putting this information out there. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@hyrunnisa997]

Doctor: what's your symptoms? You: im exhausted Doc: you're diagnosed with exhaustion. 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@jackvai2681]

YEAH...MOST NEO-TRADITIONAL DOCTORS BORDER ON THE ABSURD. "CAN'T SLEEP DOC..." 'OH WELL, LET'S SEE... HYDRATE...TAKE A TOXIC BIG-PHARMA PILL... GET A CPAP MACHINE...' THEY'RE RIDICULOUS...AND JOHN'S HOPKINS STUDY SAYS THAT THEY (NEO-TRADITIONALLY TRAINED HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL) ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 250K PATIENT DEATHS PER YEAR.

[@rebeccacorson3020]

I really appreciate that you took your time to make this video. I have fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. So much to learn.

[@joicefreeman]

Thank you this was so needed. I'm just coming to the understanding that this is what's wrong with my health. For more than 10 years every stressful thing you could imagine has happened one hit to the system after another. It's gotten so bad now its hard to explain just how truly awful I feel. Just starting this journey to find help. Your words are so encouraging again thanks for sharing.

[@AThousandWords]

All the best with your healing journey.

[@nataliejaselsky957]

Just want to give you the biggest hug. Thank you for sharing your journey. You sound just like me in so many ways 😘

[@jennafox7990]

thanks for your honesty about the lenght of your recovery.much love

[@WordocMT]

Awww, Jen, you've had a rough time but it sounds like you are much better now. I'm so glad about that. Keep taking good care. Hugs to you.

[@AThousandWords]

+Wordfish Thank you hon.

[@Maddie9185]

Girl I know the feeling. Everything you just mentioned. It's so frustrating that doctors aren't always helpful. It's so hard to reduced stress. I feel that I also have adrenal fatigue do to stress and also hormonal changes.

[@IxAMxSQUISHY]

I suffered from adrenal fatigue and had 3 different remedies that helped me after many years of researching & trying many things. Drinking bone broth & adrenal shots daily with mineral salt, hydrating not with just water but also herbal teas with things like nettle, raspberry leaf, oat straw etc, and soaking feet in magnesium flakes ie magnesium chloride (epsom salt is magnesium sulfate which isn’t absorbed/utilized as well and doesn’t last as long) I started getting my energy back after dealing with it for a decade. If you are short on things like magnesium, sodium & potassium your body relies on for thousands of functions, you aren’t going to have energy as you aren’t clearing exhaust and these 3 need to be in balance. Also water is great for hydration & flushing out toxins but if you only drink water it’s clearing out both bad & good. It’s good to hydrate with herbal teas, broth & fresh squeezed fruit juices and drink water when you feel thirst as water helps transport those nutrients. It sounds complicated but it’s not if you start it one day at a time. I know these things helped me tremendously.

[@guyhardyhardy8202]

I love your voice accent and your experience is amazing the same as mine; my stress was a caused by my marriage two narrist over many years and not being able to figure out the problem and blaming my self. Very stressful, iam in counseling now! Your experience was very helpful and so comforting! Thank you!

[@TheGamePlanEduSolutions]

Thank you so much for this video. Just hearing about your journey helps ease my fear that I will never be back to normal.

[@thatosegopolo9072]

Great story very encouraging. I have been struggling with this I thought I was crazy thanks a lot .

[@victoriamorris7859]

I found your videos after seeing your pros and cons video of living in NZ because my husband and I are hoping to immigrate from the US. Then I saw this video and I'm so happy to hear you are recovering! I was diagnosed when I was 19 yrs old (6 yrs ago) and it took me 4 years to recover after I had similar situations with doctors. Now, I've just had my first child, along with a lot of new stress and can feel it coming back. I found a naturopath that I plan to start seeing soon! I love your videos, and I just love seeing a sister in Christ live her life with her sweet family in such a beautiful country! Much love, from the US.

[@AThousandWords]

I'm sorry you can feel it coming back, but good that you can recognise the warning signs. Thank you for your kind words, and I will reply to your email soon!

[@ChenLim7]

Did you also have sinus problems leading to nosebleeds? Plus like chronic infections and breathing problems?

[@helenarichard]

what kind of breathing problems? shortness of breath?

[@ChenLim7]

helenevienna yes... that one... coz of the PH balance or something... do you also have chronic infections and nosebleed?

[@AThousandWords]

Not speicifically, although I did experience air hunger, and have always been prone to sinus infections.

[@stigonutube]

yes alkaline i believe it was a dr berg "one of many" said on you tube in relation to adrenal fatigue.

[@saralouisa1006]

omg i had nose bleeds everyday, sometimes several times a day FOR MONTHS

[@kimberlymckay952]

Thank you for sharing your story. You're amazingly brave. Way to advocate for your health! I'm so glad you were able to heal. I'm a few weeks into my healing journey. My GP was no help as well. It's very frustrating thinking these doctors are there to help you but they really don't. I'm feeling hopeful and already feeling a bit better. I'm taking it slow and steady. I look forward to watching more of your videos.