Whats Up with Stimulants?
If you give in to your cravings for stimulants, it does not necessarily mean you are weak or “bad,” but simply that your chemistry is controlling you. You need the right fuel foods, vitamins, and other micronutrients to run your body’s engine. You also need sufficient sleep to restore body and mind and to maintain your energy level. Chronic sleep deprivation is a major source of fatigue. You might even have a medical condition such as a chronic viral infection (chronic fatigue syndrome) or an imbalance in your hormones such as an underactive thyroid gland that makes you feel exhausted. Turning to stimulants to rev up your engine only further depletes your already bankrupt system. The Roots of Addiction Addiction can also have genetic roots, since we know that addiction runs in families. Programmed by your genes, you may be hardwired for stimulant addiction. An inborn deficiency in the number of dopamine receptors can lead to feelings of depression, low self-esteem, low energy, irritabi
