Posted by Edgefield on April 6, 2003, at 12:50:50
In reply to Re: cortisol is the consequence of my problems, posted by glenn on April 6, 2003, at 8:47:01
Thanks for the information everyone. May I ask if pfinstegg is a doctor? I'm new here.
God Bless
Edgefield
> As is normally the case I can but agree with the wisdom of the marvellous pfinstegg!
> In my case I would say that I always did have a sensitive switch, or more precisely a slow and poor cortisol shutdown mechanism which responded strongly to stress.
> However there is ia big difference when it totally breaks down, at that point having lots of horrible cortisol stimulation becomes the norm, like your thermostat having been permanently pushed up 20 degrees, or at least that's how it feels for me!
> I can only add that seriphos is a cheaper and possibly more efficient anti cortisol than phosphatidylserine anmd that some form of relaxation/ meditation has been shown to help over the longer term and I do notice a definite difference over a few weeks.
> You could look at the Centrepointe programme which I am currently doing, but be warned for once their hype may be correct, it beats straight meditation hands down from what I can see but may " bring up uncomfortable stuff" not terrible but certainly not what you might expect.
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> Good Luck
>
> ps If pfinstegg reads this I hope your husband is still doing well.
>
> Glenn xxx
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