Ever Feel Exhausted… Yet Totally Wired at Night?
You’re dragging yourself out of bed, reaching for your third cup of coffee before noon—and then come 10 p.m., you’re suddenly wide awake, scrolling TikTok with your mind racing.
If this sounds familiar, you’re likely dealing with what functional medicine practitioners call HPA axis dysfunction, commonly known as adrenal fatigue.
This “tired but wired” state isn’t just frustrating—it’s a sign your body is stuck in stress mode.
Common Signs of Adrenal Fatigue
Wondering if your adrenals might be waving the white flag? Here are classic symptoms to look for:
- You wake up tired—even after a full night’s sleep
- You crash in the afternoon and need caffeine or sugar to stay upright
- You’re alert or restless late at night, when you should be winding down
- You feel edgy, anxious, or overwhelmed easily
- You crave sweets, salt, or caffeine more than usual
If you’re nodding along, your adrenals might not be “broken,” but they are likely burned out from chronic stress.
What’s Actually Happening in Your Body
Your adrenal glands play a key role in managing stress, mainly by producing cortisol, your body’s primary stress hormone.
But when you’re under constant pressure—whether it’s emotional, physical, or environmental—your body can’t keep up.
Instead of a healthy rise-and-fall cortisol rhythm, your system gets stuck in survival mode, leading to:
- Disrupted sleep
- Energy crashes
- Brain fog
- Mood swings
- Hormonal imbalances
This is why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t fix the issue. You need a whole-body approach that helps reset your stress response.
How to Support Your Adrenals (Without Quitting Life)
Let’s be real—you’re busy, and stress isn’t going anywhere. But there are simple changes that can help your body recover:
Prioritize Deep, Restful Sleep
Dim your lights 2 hours before bed
- Avoid screens at least 60 minutes before sleep
- Add magnesium glycinate or calming herbal teas to your evening routine
Nourish with the Right Foods
- Eat protein- and fat-rich meals regularly to keep blood sugar stable
- Avoid skipping meals (especially breakfast!)
- Limit caffeine to the morning
Practice Daily Calm
- Take short, mindful walks in nature
- Use box breathing or guided meditations
- Cut down on multitasking—it’s a sneaky stress trigger
Trusted Supplements to Reset Your Rhythm
Functional medicine takes a personalized approach to adrenal health, and supplementation is often key.
Here are two of my most-recommended formulas:
Catecholacalm by Designs for Health
A gentle but effective blend to help modulate the stress response—without causing drowsiness. Great for those who feel edgy, anxious, or overstimulated.
TriMag Supreme Night
A soothing trio of magnesium forms + calming herbs to help relax the nervous system, support deeper sleep, and aid overnight recovery.
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Ready to Feel Like You Again?
If you’ve been running on empty and feel like your “get-up-and-go” got up and left—it’s time to restore your energy and resilience from the inside out.
Let’s look at your symptoms, stress levels, sleep habits, and hormone balance—together.
Book a 1:1 Consult with ElaraWell to create a tailored plan just for you.
