Posted by bozeman on April 9, 2003, at 18:21:26
In reply to Re: To Pfinstegg and all members of the cortisol c » bozeman, posted by Ron Hill on April 8, 2003, at 11:47:14
>Hi Bozeman,
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> >Every time some ^&(@# tries to run me over on the freeway and I have that "heart-pound-wrench-jerk-blood-pressure-through-the-roof" reaction ...
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>This is what high cortisol levels feel like, right?
>Hi Ron -- the feeling nearly getting run over on the freeway -- I always referred to it (in my own mind) as "adrenaline shock" -- something happens and stimulates your "fight or flight" response. I'm not at all sure, but I thought cortisol was what enabled your body to actually respond (on a cellular level) to the "fight or flight" adrenalin mechanism. I get the "fight or flight" response, but then I collapse because I have nothing to respond to it with, if that makes any sense.
This article (though not exceptionally scientific, it's an easy read) explains it in basic terms.
http://www.linezine.com/4.3/themes/ksbmboa.htm
> > ... if I don't pull over and take an *extra* dose of hydrocortisone right then, I'll be bottoming out and nearly passing out within ten to fifteen minutes.
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>And the "nearly passing out" feeling is due to low cortisol, correct?
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>Thanks for taking time to clarify this for me.
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>-- RonI believe so, yes.
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> P.S. There is a town in the state of Montana (US) named after you
>Yes, I always wanted to move to Montana, hence the screen name. I think it's absolutely beautiful.
Must be read with a thick Russian accent
Borodin: Do you think they will let me live in Montana?
Capt. Ramius: I would think they'll let you live wherever you want.
Borodin: Good. Then I will live in Montana. And I will marry a round American woman, and raise rabbits, and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pick-up truck, or umm... possibly even...a recreational vehicle, and drive from state to state. Do they let you do that?
Capt. Ramius: Oh yes.
Borodin: No papers?
Capt. Ramius: No papers. State-to-state.<grin>
I'm the only girl I know who quotes Clancy movies. :-)bozeman
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