Hello @sheilawhitern,

As this discussion group is centered around journaling, I suggest that you post this question in another support group dealing with Cortisol. Here are some of the links to these discussion groups regarding cortisol,
--Anxiety and Cortisol
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-and-cortisol/
--Hashimoto's Low AM Cortisol
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hashimotos-low-am-cortisol-high-pm-cortisol/
--Cortisol Level Interpretation
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/hashimotos-low-am-cortisol-high-pm-cortisol/
If you post your questions and concerns in these support groups, you will find others who are posting about this same issue.

I am very interested in the cortisol being high in the morning… Is there a place I should read up about this on the Mayo website?