Anxiety and Depersonalization Caused by Pre-Workout Supplements

There is a lot of hype around pre-workout supplements and their ability to enhance the effects of a workout. They claim to improve energy, physical abilities and build greater muscle mass, turning a normal training session into a “super” workout. The problem with these promises is the fact that these stimulants actually create more physical and emotional difficulties than the benefits they promise.

Most of these stimulants contain massive doses of caffeine along with a long list of substandard ingredients. This may seem harmless to those hoping for miraculous results, but in reality these pre-workout supplements are beyond dangerous, especially for those who are sensitive to stimuli. The problem is that most are not aware of their own reactivity to these substances until they are in the midst of intense adverse reactions.

Common adverse reactions to pre-workout supplements:

– Severe anxiety

– Intensive depersonalization

– hallucinations

– Seizures

– Heart rhythm abnormalities

– Myocardial infarction

– tremors

– Addiction, Dependence

– Palpitations

– Irritability, mood swings

– Inability to concentrate

– Adrenal fatigue

-Career Thoughts

– Hair loss

– memory impairment

-sexual dysfunction

After prolonged use, the adrenal glands suffer great damage, as they are forced to produce large amounts of energy that produces adrenaline. This eventually culminates in adrenal fatigue when the adrenal glands are unable to produce enough adrenaline for the individual to function properly. The result is, extreme fatigue, nervousness and elevated levels of anxiety. Adrenal gland overload needs to be addressed and treated immediately with a targeted, natural approach to rebuild and restore full function of these glands.

One often becomes tolerant to these stimulants requiring higher doses to receive the same purported benefits. After prolonged use, the individual finds themselves using too much, too often, becoming dependent on these “supplements” for normal energy on a daily basis.

There is also the problem of withdrawal symptoms when stopping the use of these stimulants.

Upon discontinuation of pre-workout supplements, one may initially experience:

– Tired

– Headaches

– Craving for stimulants

– Severe mood swings

– severe depression

– Intense hunger

– Mental confusion

– Initial increase in anxiety, depersonalization and racing thoughts

– Extreme insomnia

– Adrenal exhaustion

You should not resort to taking more stimulants to counteract these reactions. This action will only prolong recovery and increase the already damaged adrenal glands. Instead, one must learn to naturally counteract these reactions by beginning a program based on treating damaged adrenal glands.

This adrenal fatigue treatment approach includes:

– Sufficient rest, restoration of sleep, treatment of insomnia

– Proper diet/nutrition correction

– Moderation in exercise

– Slow withdrawal of any existing stimulant

– Natural Treatment of Anxiety, Depersonalization and Depression

One should not be misled into believing that more stimulants will alleviate symptoms, since the required correction is the exact opposite. The adrenal glands require time and patience to repair themselves, rather than an increase in stimulants that only make recovery more difficult.

Above all, one should be aware of the hype associated with these supplements, which in reality are simply mass stimulants that have become highly marketed. The internet is saturated with false and glowing reports about these products, which prey on and victimize young people to purchase them under false pretenses. The consumer should be careful to fully know and understand what these chemicals will do to their system and the long road they must take to rebuild a truly healthy mind and body.