Wired and Tired: Adrenal Fatigue Explained

Feeling exhausted no matter how much you sleep? ☕💤
Do you rely on caffeine to push through the day, only to feel wired, anxious, or drained by evening? Your adrenal glands might be crying out for help.

🌿 Adrenal fatigue isn’t a disease, but it’s a common stress-related imbalance I see in my holistic practice—especially in people who’ve been burning the candle at both ends.

If any of this sounds familiar, I’ve created a free Adrenal Fatigue Checklist to help you identify the signs and start supporting your body’s natural recovery process

What Causes Adrenal Fatigue?

While stress is the main driver, several lifestyle factors often contribute to or worsen adrenal exhaustion:

💥 Chronic Stress

Whether it’s work pressure, family demands, trauma, or even low-grade emotional stress, your adrenals can only sustain the “fight or flight” response for so long.

🕰️ Disrupted Circadian Rhythms

Our bodies are designed to be awake during the day and asleep at night. Late nights, screen exposure, shift work, or irregular schedules can confuse your biological clock—and suppress natural cortisol rhythms.

💤 Sleep Deprivation

Deep, restorative sleep is when your adrenals get a chance to reset. Without it, the stress cycle continues. Even mild, chronic sleep loss accumulates into deeper fatigue over time.

Overuse of Stimulants

Caffeine and other energy boosters push your adrenals to fire when they’re already depleted. While they offer temporary relief, they can deepen long-term fatigue and disrupt hormone balance further.


⚠️ Signs You May Need Adrenal Support

  • You feel wired and tired—exhausted but unable to wind down
  • You crash mid-afternoon or get a second wind at night
  • You rely on coffee, sugar, or energy drinks to function
  • You feel more anxious, irritable, or overwhelmed than usual
  • You wake up tired, even after 7–8 hours of sleep
  • You feel weaker or less resilient to stress
  • You’ve been under prolonged mental, physical, or emotional strain

LINK to my Adrenal Supplement Support Recommendations

LINK to Adrenal hormones and Cortisol Testing at home

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