How to Cure Insomnia From Adrenal Fatigue

Cortisol is the chemical in the brain that helps us stay alert. It is necessary for maintaining attention when we need to, and, ideally, cortisol levels would be high during the day and low in the night. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, and high cortisol levels at night can cause insomnia. Adrenal fatigue is caused when the body can't produce enough of the necessary hormones and chemicals for itself. This generally occurs from chronic stress sufferers because they are demanding more from their bodies than average.

Things You'll Need

• Melatonin supplement

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Instructions

Treating Insomnia

• 1

  Stop consuming caffeine, as caffeine can cause higher cortisol levels. Caffeine is not only a contributor to insomnia by itself, but high amounts of consumption can also result in the insufficient chemical and hormone production that causes adrenal fatigue.

• 2

  Take small breaks in the day to help train the body to relax more often. This will help regulate the unusually high cortisol levels that are the main cause of insomnia.

• 3

  Develop a regular sleep schedule. This is another way of training your body to "know" when it is time to sleep. Go to bed at approximately the same time each night, and wake up at approximately the same time. This will train the body to produce cortisol when it is necessary, while letting up when you want to sleep.

• 4

  Take melatonin supplements when you want to sleep. If lifestyle changes are not enough, you may need to aid your body in sleeping. Melatonin is a natural chemical in the brain that counteracts cortisol. Take a supplement to help induce sleeping.