What is hypocortisolism?

Hypocortisolism is when your body doesn’t make enough cortisol, a hormone that helps you deal with stress.

Think of cortisol like the energy drink you sip before a big test. It gives you the push you need to stay focused and strong during tough times. When something stressful happens, like being late for school or having a pop quiz, your body releases cortisol to help you handle it.

In hypocortisolism, your body doesn’t make enough of that energy drink. So when stress comes around, you might feel tired, confused, or even sick. It’s like if you had to run a race but didn’t get your energy drink, you’d probably trip and fall!

Sometimes, this can happen because the part of your brain that tells your body to make cortisol is not working right. Imagine it's like a chef who forgets to add sugar to your cake, it just doesn’t taste as good!