Posted by NoMotic on December 16, 2003, at 12:14:07
In reply to Question?? Energy/Confidence/Drive, posted by leo33 on December 16, 2003, at 11:28:23
For me, all of symptoms revolve around two main causes - excessive stress hormones and immune system disturbances. Excessive stress hormones for me are controlled (i only assume, i cannot prove this) through lots of sleep, using caffeine only early in the day or not at all, avoiding alcohol and any drugs, and using anti-cortisol and stress relieving supplements and vits / mins. My immune system disturbances are relieved through a diet that eliminates food sensitivities and eliminates lots of sugar (anti-candida diet). By the way, when I am dehydrated I feel less energetic and motivated.
My motivation, drive, confidence, energy, etc are all at top level when I follow my own personal set of "rules", mostly what I listed above. I suspect everyone is not like me, however most studies of patients with mental disorders indicate excessive stress hormone release and / or improper feedback regulation of stres hormones - which is crucial for adequate, normal functioning of the brain in all respects.
Research + consider everything I listed and you might find answers to your problems. I can give you more specifics if you'd like.
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