Mild Depression
The adrenals have an effect on mental states. As a result, people with Adrenal Fatigue show a tendency toward increased fears, anxiety and depression, have intervals of confusion, increased difficulties in concentrating and less acute memory recall. They often have less tolerance than they normally would and are more easily frustrated.
When the adrenals are not secreting the proper amount of hormones, insomnia is also one of the likely outcomes.
Mild depression is a chief sign of Adrenal Fatigue and, although there are other conditions that cause clinical depression, a saliva test for adrenal hormones will determine whether the adrenals are involved.
Cortisol, DHEA, testosterone and estrogen are all produced in the adrenals. Decreased levels of each of these hormones have been shown in various scientific studies to be associated with depression. The adrenals secrete all of these hormones. Therefore it is easy to see how Adrenal Fatigue can play a key causal role in depression.
For detailed information about how to support your adrenals read Dr. Wilson's book Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome and check out Programs for Adrenal Recovery on this website.