HPA Dysregulation

HPA dysregulation refers to an imbalance in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a central part of the body's stress response system. Normally, it regulates hormones like cortisol to help manage stress and maintain balance. When dysregulated, this system can become overactive or underactive, leading to issues like chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. It may cause the body to respond inappropriately to stress or struggle to recover from it, affecting overall health, immune function, and emotional well-being. Managing HPA dysregulation often involves lifestyle, psychological, and sometimes medical interventions.