honey at bedtime for managing cortisol

April 30, 2026

Apparently a teaspoon of honey at bedtime can help manage the early morning cortisol spikes. Going to try this starting tonight. https://mieldor.ca/blogs/raw-honey-blog/the-best-time-to-take-raw-honey-for-maximum-health-benefits https://globalrph.com/2025/10/raw-honey-and-early-morning-awakening-clinical-considerations/

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

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CatinaApr 30

Community AnchorEffexor

This is true! Thank you for sharing this @callieflower. Let us know how it works for you. I think using raw organic honey is best from what I understand. 🍯 🐝 P.S. I just adore your username....very clever!

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callieflowerApr 30

WelcomerEffexor · active

@Catina thank you, I will update how it goes :) And thanks, my dogs name is Callie and sometimes I call her Callieflower becuase I think its silly and also I love vegetables 🐶

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

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CatinaMay 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"my dogs name is Callie and sometimes I call her Callieflower becuase I think its silly and also I love vegetables 🐶" — @callieflower

Cute! We love our animals, don't we? They're the best!

callieflowerMay 1

WelcomerEffexor · active

@Catina yes animals are the best! Without her idk how I would handle any of this.

Effexor — 225mg — since June 2020 — actively tapering, current dose 112.5mg | (Escitalopram 20mg 2017-2020 prior to Effexor) | Concerta — 18mg — since Nov 2020 — researching taper

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CatinaMay 1

Community AnchorEffexor

"animals are the best! Without her idk how I would handle any of this." — @callieflower

Aww I'm so glad you have her. 💜

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