Adrenal Fatigue occurs when the adrenal glands in the endocrine system become so diminished that a person may have difficulty getting out of bed for more than a few hours daily. Changes can begin to occur in protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism. Your sex drive can deplete, and your Heart, electrolyte balance, and cardiovascular system also take a toll.

Over time, it can alter your biochemical and cellular levels and change your body shape as it tries to compensate for under-functioning adrenal glands.

Several factors can affect the Adrenals when focusing on performing in a high-stress functioning society.

With a loss of self-awareness and self-control, drug addiction is a false temporary fix for stress management, making the individual lose their ability to impulse control, leading them towards a downward spiral.

I agree that some rules are meant to be broken, and letting loose and getting wild once in a while is healthy for exploring our Shadow Side. However, taken too far, it can lead to poor leadership, a lack of order, and individuals with no sense of direction.