Help!! Morning Anxiety

[MrsBeasley86]

For the past week, I wake up pretty anxious. As soon as I open my eyes, I feel like I could have a panic attack. I try to ignore it but I still feel it.
Anyone else have this problem?
Any suggestions?? Its driving me crazy!!

 

[KwanYingirl]

Yes!! It is really unnerving isn't it? Full on anxiety. I have to get right out of bed and get busy with the dog and breakfast. I have no idea what triggers it and look forward to what others have to say.

 

[oasis2003]

Yes!! It is really unnerving isn't it? Full on anxiety. I have to get right out of bed and get busy...

And @MrsBeasley86 yes often wake anxious and go to sleep anxious wondering what's dreams will be like . Either get on with stuff distraction or do mindfulness exercises

 

[illusionist]

I get this...I've learned to get up in plenty of time for work so that I'm not rushing around, which makes the anxiety worse..Otherwise I'm in a state by the time I get there. I also make myself conscious of my breathing and use things which help me relax...music and scents and make use of the countryside around me..5 minutes of standing outside taking in the air, smells and sights around me really helps.

 

[DharmaGirl]

I get up and have morning chores. Feed and water the chickens, dogs, cats, make coffee, and check the garden for produce. By that time I am awake, and somewhat relaxed.

 

[watundah]

YES.

I go to bed and may feel anxious, snap awake in the middle of the night or wake up and feel it before I get out of bed. It feels like an elephant sitting on my chest. I am assuming that it's when I have no distractions that this happens. It usually lasts a few minutes then dissipates. Maybe I stuff it down.

I have been struggling with this alot lately. I have been working on overcoming dissociation the last several years and am wondering if this is what has been lurking beneath it or if I am just learning to recognize it.

My therapist has been working with me regarding grounding and meditation techniques. I tried to focus on my breathing a couple of times the last few weeks when this happened and it felt like an internal war going on. Once I did try at the very onset of the anxiety and it seemed to help more.

At any rate, it seems like a new, annoying symptom. Wierd how these things change and pop out of nowhere. Looking forward to talking to her about it tomorrow.

 

[oasis2003]

I get up and have morning chores. Feed and water the chickens, dogs, cats, make coffee, and check the...

sounds lovely :happy:

 

[MrsBeasley86]

Thanks for the replies! I guess I just need to get up and get busy doing something. I tend to dwell on my feelings. And I know that makes it worse. I worry too much about panicking or dissociating :(

 

[ReachingOutJ]

Thanks for the replies! I guess I just need to get up and get busy doing something. I tend to dwell...

I wake up anxious just about every day, through my Clonazepam dose, too. I repeat positive statements in my head and try to calm myself down. I remind myself that it is a safe space, and that I love and respect myself.

 

[MrsBeasley86]

That's good! I need to be more positive with my thinking. Im working on it. But it's hard to break that negative cycle. I've done it for so long!

 

[ReachingOutJ]

I know it is much easier said than done. I'm anxious right now, but I'm trying to calm myself without resorting to eating a bigger dose of my prescription.

 

[Fadeaway]

Just before bed, and mornings are pretty much a given that I will have anxiety. It seems to taper off after about an hour on most days. The morning anxiety was better when I was exercising more. I keep telling myself that I am going to start exercising more again to see if it helps, but my motivation is hiding somewhere and I haven't been able to locate it. You would think wanting to reduce anxiety would help...:dead: