Posted by blueberry on February 3, 2006, at 20:33:27
In reply to Re: Metyrapone - Has anyone tried this? » blueberry, posted by SLS on February 3, 2006, at 7:17:21
Hi Scott,
Based on the desciptions you provided on atypical depression, I do not think that fits me very well.
I think the reason my cortisol is so low is because I have been under physical and emotional stress for so long. Completely due to my depression, not outside stressors. Cortisol being low is one thing, but what it means I think is more important...that is, the adrenals aren't working...norepinephrine and dopamine are falling asleep at the wheel, regardless of how much is floating around.
But back to your original question of the thread, there are simple ways to both raise and lower cortisol levels and to re-energize sluggish adrenal glands. Even without tests, you could try going in both directions and see which direction seems more promising.
I am not well versed on the dhea/cortisol interplay. One can be up, the other down, or they can both be up or both down. The relationship I think is useful in showing what stage of normalcy or exhaustion the adrenal glands are in.
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