One symptom of Adrenal Fatigue is that we sufferers are easily overwhelmed by everyday tasks. We operate in an exhausting world of “brain fog,” hyper-sensitivity and poor short term memory. It is easy for us to lose track of bank balances, anniversaries, personal commitments and to feel constantly “behind,” frustrated and angry.
overwhelmed feeling feed adrenal fatigue
Then, add in an unwanted seasonal project like … tax preparation … and in comes the rage, insomnia, anxiety and extreme a.m., can’t-get-out-of-bed, fatigue.
Have you seen that stop smoking commercial about how “quitting smoking sucks. “product name” makes it suck less.” I encourage to follow my lead and have one sucky tax preparation weekend then to put of off (but never out of mind) and drag it through weeks of evenings. That’s what I did last year and the year before and the year before.
This time I will gather everything I need in one room. (and avoid the Zig Zag Syndrome. See below.) I will close the door - light the scented candle – have all my favorite music and pets near at hand and FINISH what I started three weeks ago. My husband can take over breakfast, lunch and dinner duty (as I did for him last weekend and the weekend before and …) Did you know that most people stricken by Adrenal Fatigue tend to be “Type As” who have a difficult time asking for help? True.
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Adrenal fatigue is one of the most common types of fatigue. It is said that 80-percent of American women will experience it in their lifetime — that included me. You’re probably here trying to figure out why you feel so tired. Right?
I’d like to take this opportunity to “take you by the hand” and share some of my best Adrenal Fatigue treatment resources.
First, to better understand adrenal fatigue, its symptoms and causes, I’d like to share an excellent article written by Kathy Browning, Are You Constantly Tired? You May Be Suffering from Adrenal Fatigue.
Next, the result of our poll “When are your most tired?” is a must-read. In brief, we surveyed our visitors to find out what time(s) of day they felt most tired. Why? Because there are many types of fatigue and your specific symptoms, including the hours in which you feel extremely tired, is critical info for your recovery.
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I keep he
aring how we should be eating four to five servings of fruit & vegetables daily BUT I honestly haven’t known exactly what constitutes a “serving.” Do you know what I mean?
A new friend who is a RD (Registered Dietician) helped clear this up and I’d like to pass it on to you!
One serving = 1 cup and, generally speaking 1 piece of fruit = one serving i.e. 1 apple * 1 pear * 1 banana
When it comes to veggies and smaller fruit …
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“The body has an incredible capacity to regulate and heal itself, and good medicine should begin with the assumption that the body can and wants to be healthy. To that end, we should always consider natural, less expensive treatments first.”
- Dr. Andrew Weil
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Right on. May I suggest you take a look at the Fatigue Be Gone Jumpstart Guide? I wrote this during and since my own recovery from fatigue. This easy-does- it 8 Step Process to healing and re-energizing the mind, body and spirit is only $9.99. The results are priceless. Click here to learn more and order a copy for yourself (or your spouse, friend, sibling …)
To read a recent review by The Succulent Wife, click here. ” … had I known what to look for myself as this easy to use guide suggests, I would have saved myself months of frustration.” Anne-Marie Kovacs
Here are 8 of my favorite energy boosting & healing resources. Which should you try today? Use your intuition and pick whichever ONE is calling your name or catching your eye. I say ONE because a characteristic of tired women and men is that we are constantly doing too much and often second guessing ourselves instead of going with out “gut.”
Whichever ONE you pick is the right item - right action for you today. Enjoy it and pass this page on to a harried girl or guy friend!
Which ONE? Whoever comes to mind first.
1. What is - Who is B.O.B? (And how to get rid it it - him?)
2. Fatigue & Fear — Yikes. How to breakthrough and live fearlessly
3. ARGG & Ahhhhh with Magma Plus Greens
4. Life Keeps Getting Better with Terry Hernon MacDonald
5. Re-Energize Yourself with the Power of Food Combining
6. 3 Free Ways to De-Stress Today!
7. Relax and Re-Energize with a little purring and petting
8. Fatigue Speedbump … Energy Vampire … What hit me?
