I'm not sure whether it is the heat or the economic down turn, or that people are just generally more stressed these days...but I am seeing many more clients with either adrenal stress and very high cortisol levels or adrenal exhaustion. One will inevitably lead to the other if not addressed.
So here is a good article that may shed some light on why you are feeling like you do.
http://www.natural-progesterone-advisory-network.com/our-adrenal-system/
I welcome your comments.
Mike