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Posted 9/10/2016 4:50 PM (GMT 0)
so had my adrenals/thyroid tested today (will find out in a week or so), and decided now would be a good time to start Ashwagandha (as i didnt want to influence blood test- going to do 4x saliva test in coming weeks)

thought Ashwagandha was to bring you more energy...i took it this morning and have been real drowsy all day..

does this reaction mean something in regards to adrenal/thyroid? should i stop taking it til i see my llnd in 2 wks or is this normal for someone with adrenal issues?

i tend to wake up every night about 1am and sometimes cant fall back asleep til 3am (have to get up for work at 430a, :( before i got lyme i always slept through the night...also seem to have more energy later in the day, and no energy about 10am-noon
Posted 9/10/2016 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
I had to stop taking it after 2 yrs. because it was making me dog tired during the day and I still couldn't get a decent night's sleep. Been off it since Spring I believe and although I still feel tired, I am not feeling that lethargy I felt while on it....I stll can't sleep well though.
Posted 9/10/2016 5:40 PM (GMT 0)
When I started using Ashwagandha, I started with one pill about an hour before bedtime, as others had found that it helps them sleep. For me, it kept me wide awake all night long, so I have switched to taking it only upon waking and then before 2 pm. For you, it may be best to take it just before bed, like the others though.

Ashwagandha, while not tolerated by all, helps to balance out the thyroid function as well as adrenal function. It's become something I can't do without.
Posted 9/10/2016 5:55 PM (GMT 0)
thanks trav, the balancing out of adrenal/thyroid is what im in the need of i think...ill try it at night tomorrow instead...

hypothetically its usage will allow those functions to even out without its usage, or is this a supplement that you need to continue ?

i feel a more relaxed feeling, which i assume is the dropping of cortisol/stress reaction? but def too drowsy to try and teach hs students! maybe the eleuthero will be better for that
Posted 9/10/2016 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
LOL! I think you're right about needing to be wide awake to teach HS students!!

Yes, hypothetically, once your adrenals and thyroid no longer need the help staying balanced, you should no longer need the ashwagandha.
Posted 9/10/2016 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
thank you so much for taking time to answer mine, and other newbies questions trav (and other moderators too!!)
Posted 9/10/2016 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
That's what we hope to do here!! And for my part, you are so very welcome. I hope you find a good balance soon!!
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