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[quote quote=11083]Prior to that, I was absolutely the picture of health, with the exception of having crippling anxiety and being a hypochondriac[/quote]
It sounds to me like your anxiety might be the source of your problem. It certainly explains the high cortisol levels. You need to try to get your stress and anxiety under control, as the longer you leave it the more your adrenal glands and HPA axis will suffer.
[quote quote=11083]He ruled out Cushing’s disease and said some people just have high cortisol levels due to stress.[/quote]
This is a really weak answer from your doctor. He should be suggesting things that you can do to relieve your stress and get your anxiety under control.
Exercise, meditation, and deep breathing are all good ideas. Fawne’s book contains lots and lots of ideas for reducing stress. You can also make changes to your diet to give your body a better chance of coping with stressful situations. Giving up caffeine is the most obvious one. Quitting added sugar will help too. And supplements like adaptogens can help to moderate your body’s response.
I hope that gives you a few areas to start on!
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