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This is accurate.  I crashed my E2 and was going through a lot of stress at the same time with relationships and school.  With the low E2 and stress, my anxiety came back strong and I felt like my adrenals were pumping out cortisol 24/7.  My DHEA levels dropped about 400 points which made me suspect adrenal fatigue.  My estrogen recovered but I still have some anxiety and erectile strength and libido are not 100% but I would rate them at about 90% and improving.  My total test and free test are both high but the adrenal issues are messing up homeostasis.  I also am developing some chronic pain and tendinitis in my elbows which has hampered me in the gym.  I was on 500mg+ caffeine per day for years as a night shift worker, crashed E2 + stress+ stimulants and my adrenals said enough.  Once I fix my adrenals I'll be back to 100%.  The good thing is at least being on Testosterone I don't have to worry about hypogonadism from under-performing adrenals.

In your case specifically, I would look at your estrogen levels with that total T.