Adrenaline Surges

What are adrenaline surges?

Adrenaline surges — sometimes called adrenaline rushes — occur when the body suddenly releases the stress hormone adrenaline (epinephrine). This activates the body’s fight-or-flight response, causing symptoms such as a racing heart, shaking, sweating, or a sudden wave of anxiety.

How to know if adrenaline surges are chronic

• Occurring multiple times per week without an obvious cause
• Happening at rest, during sleep, or in safe environments
• Accompanied by persistent anxiety, fatigue, or poor sleep
• Lasting weeks or months without improvement
• Disrupting daily life, relationships, or the ability to work

Adrenaline surges can be associated with the following conditions:

• General Anxiety Disorder
• PTSD
• POTS
• Dysautonomia
• Limbic Cross-Wiring

Can brain retraining help with adrenaline surges?

Chronic adrenaline surges are often a sign that the brain’s threat-detection centre — the limbic system — has become overactivated. At re-origin, we use science-based brain retraining techniques to help the nervous system shift out of chronic fight-or-flight, reducing the frequency and intensity of adrenaline surges over time. Many members notice significant improvement within weeks of starting the program.