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Posted 10/24/2018 3:38 PM (GMT -5)
So here's my question.

My work has gotten very stressful lately, and I realize that stress will boost Lyme a great deal through high cortisol release, right?

So my question is - stress to me is unavoidable, is there a way to control it within your body.

Things I do now.

1. Take breaks throughout the day and rest
2. Workout every other day
3. Epsom Baths
4. Taking all natural supps through a LLND for Lyme.
5. Get plenty of sleep (when I can sleep, ha!
6. Sun - plenty of it. (Edit)

Is there anything I should be adding for stress relief, throughout the day?

Thank you!

Post Edited (BossJ) : 10/24/2018 2:47:24 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/24/2018 3:44 PM (GMT -5)
Get outside in the sun. Even if it’s just a short walk, that always relaxes me. And a bit of sunlight everyday is good for you, gotta get that vitamin D!
Posted 10/24/2018 3:47 PM (GMT -5)

Noah2112 said...
Get outside in the sun. Even if it’s just a short walk, that always relaxes me. And a bit of sunlight everyday is good for you, gotta get that vitamin D!

Oh sorry - Yes I do that as well. I live in Florida :D
Posted 10/24/2018 7:57 PM (GMT -5)
The best single herbal supplement for controlling cortisol peaks is holy basil caplets, cheap ones work to. Do yourself a favor and try some. There are fancy expensive herbal "mixes" but the main ingredient in them is usually holy basil.

By the way , I tried pretty much everything for overstimulated adrenals for years. Happy thoughts, being outside ect is great until your in a stressed induced situation, thats when the holy basil shines through and calms without drousyness.

Anxiety and overactive adrenals are also very related, somewhat the same in some aspects.
Posted 10/24/2018 8:47 PM (GMT -5)

astroman said...
The best single herbal supplement for controlling cortisol peaks is holy basil caplets, cheap ones work to. Do yourself a favor and try some. There are fancy expensive herbal "mixes" but the main ingredient in them is usually holy basil.

By the way , I tried pretty much everything for overstimulated adrenals for years. Happy thoughts, being outside ect is great until your in a stressed induced situation, thats when the holy basil shines through and calms without drousyness.

Anxiety and overactive adrenals are also very related, somewhat the same in some aspects.

Perfect this is exactly what I was looking for!! Thank you!
Posted 10/25/2018 5:53 PM (GMT -5)
Hi I also have had unavoidable high stress in the workplace.

One thing that is helping me, is accepting that I cannot change what other people choose to do or how they act.

I have also stepped away from being drawn in to other coworkers drama be it small or large issues.

I have also stepped a bit back from always picking up the slack for other workers.

Taking brief walks or mini breaks do help.

I used to get adrenal rushes, hot flushes at work, but taking a step back and viewing things differently has helped.

These might not be the same as your particular situation , but looking at what you can and cant control and what steps you do for yourself personally gives you power and leads to a healthier and more manageable outcome.
Take care.

Post Edited (goshawk) : 10/25/2018 4:56:08 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/25/2018 6:56 PM (GMT -5)
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goshawk said...
Hi I also have had unavoidable high stress in the workplace.

One thing that is helping me, is accepting that I cannot change what other people choose to do or how they act.

I have also stepped away from being drawn in to other coworkers drama be it small or large issues.

I have also stepped a bit back from always picking up the slack for other workers.

Taking brief walks or mini breaks do help.

I used to get adrenal rushes, hot flushes at work, but taking a step back and viewing things differently has helped.

These might not be the same as your particular situation , but looking at what you can and cant control and what steps you do for yourself personally gives you power and leads to a healthier and more manageable outcome.
Take care.

Yup. This is what I'm learning to do as well. I just kinda stay on the outside of everything and do my thing, and leave work at work. I have learned to disengage when needed.

I also used to get a lot of hot flashes when at work.
Posted 10/25/2018 11:45 PM (GMT -5)
I take naps at lunch time. I have really bad insomnia. For some reason I wake up right before I need to go to sleep. This point in the day, I feel like I drank 5 cups of coffee. I discussed this with my LLMD and she said that she thinks this is due to cortisol levels.

She put me on anxiety meds called Buspirone. It takes the edge off the anxiety. Maybe 10%. I also get street klonopin which dramatically reduces anxiety. I only take a very small amount of this stuff, but it really does help. I split the pills in shards like 1 milimeter and take that. However, I've read that there is an increased risk of alzheimers with this drug, so I don't take it every day. Just when I need it at night... or when I know the next day will be super stressful.
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