I took lots of Dark Chocolate 85% for a week, got more energy but my sleep got worse. In the past it has made me get a high touching axiety and then a depressive low. I suggest that anyone with adrenal fatigue avoids cocoa, it is stimulating for the adrenals as feo and others have experienced.
Yeah that too. It was a moment of weakness. I am off chocolate now and sleeping at least 7 hours uninterrumpted again. The recovery is in advanced stage... somewhat.
At one time, I re-introduced Sugar to my diet. It gave me lots of energy, improved mood, sleep, etc. I do not avoid sweets since that time. RayPeat.com talks about sugar.