I'm not sure if cortisol was one of the things they tested on my last set of blood work. My psych read it all off for me, but my memory sux so much lately that I can forget things, especially small details, almost as soon as I hear them.

I've frequently wondered about some of the more obscure blood levels that could be tested in regards to how they effect my moods. I've read lots of different stories about things like vitamin deficiencies, hormone levels, artifical chemical intolerances, brain damage cause by chemical exposure during fetal development and childhood.... it's overwhelming and frightening. It's also not on the mainstream, more into the realm of homeopathic/naturopathic medicine. I haven't been able to work up the courage to flat out ask for these kinds of tests from my psych, and can't afford to see a true naturopath, since it's not covered by insurance.