If you cannot make it through the day without having a shot or two of caffeine, then you may be suffering from hypoglycemia (i.e. low blood sugar levels) caused by a condition called adrenal fatigue. You may be experiencing hypoglycemia symptoms and not know why. You know you always eat when you are supposed to and do not overindulge in sweets. Still, hypoglycemia is becoming quite the problem in your life.
Investigate the possibility that you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Discovering that you have this condition may be the ticket to learning how to live a stress-free life. Living a stress-free life is important for you to be able to function on a daily basis to the best of your ability. Every aspect of your life is affected when you are stressed. Stress is one of those things that creeps up on you slowly. Then all of a sudden it has gotten a hold of you and you find that your health has been affected greatly.
Determine what the major source of your stress is. Are you getting an adequate amount of sleep at night? Do you eat right? Are you exercising at least 30 minutes every day? Is your day full of negative emotions and anxiety? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then you probably need to drink coffee several times a day just to get through the day.
If you cannot think clearly unless you have the caffeine, then hypoglycemia may be the real culprit. Instead of drinking a caffeinated beverage, try eating a healthy snack of raw veggies or a piece of fruit and maybe some yogurt in the middle of your day for a nice pick-me-up.
Hypoglycemia may be a result of adrenal fatigue because the adrenal gland does not produce adequate levels of epinephrine, norepinephrine, and cortisol to assist the body in the battle against stress. You may find you crave sugar, sweets and caffeine when these hormones are not at the optimal levels in your body.
Do you eat fast or slow? If you get so hungry you end up eating the food so quickly that you can’t even enjoy it, then you may be suffering from hypoglycemia. If you get real shaky and irritable before you eat, then you may also be experiencing low blood sugar.
If you have adrenal fatigue then your body will experience a burst of energy followed by a quick drop in energy, making you feel like you need to either eat again or drink something with caffeine. If you need caffeine constantly just to keep you awake, then explore the possibility that you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue causing the hypoglycemia, which in turn causes you to feel so tired.