How can i change my apple id primary address to my rescue email and vice versa

I would like to change my primary email address that makes up my Apple ID. I want to use the email that I have listed as my rescue email, but it would let me change it that way. Help please

Hello, thewall122876. 
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities. 
I would recommend reaching out to our Apple ID account security team to assist you with this issue.
Apple ID: Contacting Apple for help with Apple ID account security
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5699
Cheers,
Jason H.

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