Is Insomnia Related to Hormones? | PYHP 084

Marisa’s Question:  Dr. Davidson and Dr. Maki,   I truly appreciate what you are doing to share your information with the public!! You are helping many people learn more about their body!!      I wasn’t sure the best place to ask this question or where you may answer it, but I found your podcast after I have been digging into how to repair adrenals.  I was elated once I found your Podcast #69 Adrenals affecting sleep. The Ghost, defined me to a tee and I wanted to learn more on how to get better from my symptoms you so clearly described.   My main concern is that I wake up almost every night at 2:00 – 4:00 am and my neck is tight and my heart is beating a little heavier.  If I focus on breathing, I can go back to bed shortly thereafter, but some nights it does take a little longer.  I may wake up another time or 2 after that as well.  Is this hormonal or adrenals?   All my hormone levels are low, except for progesterone is healthy (169.)  I have taken the ZRT test with almost normal cortisol levels.  TSH is too high at 5.3, free T3 – 3.2, and free T4 – 1.2.  I take Armour Thyroid at 60mg.   Vit D is 60. I am 44 years old female. My blood sugar is typically in the 80’s on my morning reading when I check it on a glucometer.   I eat mainly vegetables and focus on all food groups.  I have been focused on adrenals for the past 2 months and have been sleeping at 930pm and sleep for about 8 hours.   I do exercise every other day, but take it easy to not wipe myself out.  Body weights and walking.     Pharma Gaba/L’theanine has helped me get back to sleep, but not from waking up. I also take Ashwaghanda and practice meditation and breathing exercises. Again, any guidance on what to look at is appreciated.  All the tips you mentioned for how to help on the podcast I have already been doing for over 1 year.