Overview
- Holly McGougan, 31, says earlier labels of anxiety, depression and fibromyalgia delayed recognition of adrenal insufficiency.
- Her health deteriorated to severe fatigue, migraines, weight loss and day-long sleep, including missing her son's birthday party.
- A nurse-reported cortisol level of 30, far below typical readings, supported the September 2025 diagnosis.
- She now takes hydrocortisone three times daily for life and carries a hypercortisol emergency injection for illness.
- Her husband, Craig, assists with daily medication as she shares her story while traveling with their children in Thailand, with symptoms often worsening during her period.