Morning Anxiety

Cancer25 · Post by **Cancer25** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:27 am

Good Morning,

Wow, I was sleeping so peacefully and around 3:00 a.m. an anxiety attack or a wave of worry, anxiousness and despair came over me which brought worry. I do wake up when I'm feeling this way but it has never come on so strong. I got up and continued with my daily routine (make the bed, take the dog out) Then I realized that this is why I needed to do something about all the crap that creates the anxiety. I got my laptop and decided to post this. Now, I need to continue with the program which is another segment of my anxiety (I feel like I think too much about it and I can't pick up the tape to continue I did finish lesson one but haven't yet done the relaxation)
Has anyone else been through this?

Cancer25

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:55 am

Same here actually. I was sleeping very peacefully, but around 3am (no joke), I just woke up with anxiety and right side chest pain. I haven't got the program in the mail yet though lol >_>

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:37 am

I have been there hun! You just have to push through and do it. Get the relaxation tape and listen to it. That helped me tremendously. Listen to it at bedtime too, its great. You can do iit, you are stronger than you think. Hold up that stop sign and stop that nasty worry bug and use the program. Dont think about it, just do it and you will feel much better.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 2:13 am

yes....me too. My best advice is to continue with the program. Although lessons 1 and 2 are super I dont feel the coping skills really start to be taught till lesson3 and on. The relaxation tape is great. I use that at night or if I need to take a nap.

I find that listening to the lessons on headset for the first time at the very least is much easier...you just hear it better when its right on your head. I can still move around if I need to but I dont get the distractions of outside noises.

I am realizing that my body is coming out of sleep and then I start to realize the thoughts Im having even though Im sleeping and its what wakes me up....some mornings are sooooooo hard but the skills that you learn in the lessons are really helpful as is this forum or online chat.

You are never alone and you can always come here and get some support to push you through the rough spots.

Remember balance is your number on goal.....sleep, eat right, excersise, vitamins, positive self talk, will all help you to feel the positive effects much quicker.

Hang in there and really work that program.
Dodger

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:25 am

Thanks All,

I listened to the relaxation tapes and visualized. A peacefulness came over me like I haven't felt in so long. Your words of encouragement is inspiring me.

Life is beginning!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:51 am

When I first started the program I wasn't sleeping at all! When I did fall sleep anxiety would hit as soon as I opened my eyes. I lost 30 pounds and was unable to work for 3 months. My husband ordered the program for me. The relaxation cd helped incredibly! I am thankful today over a year later and I am well! I still have times when I fall back into my old habits, negative self talk, and over analyzing everyone and every situation. I have to stop myself and refocus. The best thing about this program is that it works. It teaches the skills you need to replace your bad habits. Through prayer and this program I am so much better. I am thankful, and I know it can work for you!
Never lose Hope!
Ivy

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 2:44 am

I don't wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety, but I do every morning. Because of other things going on with me, high blood pressure and gallbladder I do have meds to take and that usually calms me down in about an hour. But I hate that feeling of waking up with my heart racing.

This is not my first time I have had major anxiety and it did the same in the past and I know eventually it will pass.

Laura

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:09 am

I just wanted to thank Ivy for responding! I am in session 5 and am definitely in full recovery mode! I know I will be one day and I can tell you I already feel free! I feel although I am in transformation, and yes, I am now 'addicted' to that 'good' feeling. I fall down a lot too but I know how to get up now.. it is wonderful! I see the light!

Keep it up, do not lose hope. I barely recognize myself from only 2 months ago.. this is a miracle! I am free! Just work it sister!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:41 am

Hello,

I have just started session two and I am very optimistic that this program can work. Ironically, a few days after I started session 1, my anxiety increased and now I am waking up each morning with the heart palpitations and feeling s of dread and doom. It is very uncomfortable and takes me back to a time in my life when I had panic attacks on a regular basis. A few days ago I had a full blown panic attack but this time I could see myself causing it to escalate by the things I was telling myself. I think the program causes us to have to look at and face the things we keep stuffed away so as to avoid the anxiety and panic. It stirs up all those thoughts and fears. I am soooo glad we are getting tools to help us through this process. Although I woke up today with the heart pounding and feeling yukky, that subsided after about an hour. Then I had to make a phone call that was starting to make me anxious. I did a bit of the self talk that I have heard bits of and I actually did calm down. That was huge for me because I constantly avoid doing things that make me anxious so as you can imagine I don't get much done. I know I have to get better because I have a young child depending on me.

Sheila

Gman5256 · Post by **Gman5256** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 5:27 am

Hi Sheila,

I am glad you are optimistic! I had to respond because even though I am on my way now.. I was a mess worse then before the program when I got it, was trying to decide whether to keep it.. I even had it packed up and ready to go back I was sooo upset.. BUT like Dodger said it really starts teaching tools in lesson 3 and continues from there.. 1 is hard b.c it stresses you out, 2 is better but session 3 (self talk) is the key.

Just keep looking forward, work the program workbooks like crazy! DO THE RELAXATION as often as possible (when I stoped doing it I stopped going forward- seriously it is amazing) and have faith.. take it from someone who simply thought this is who I was and was very suicidal- I have kicked my meds even and am feeling better then ever (I have momments, many but that wave of good and calm is so addictive!)- I see the light already! I am free, and so will you be too if you work hard and keep it up!

Take care Sheila and feel free to pm if you have questions or want to vent..

Best wishes!

p.s. 3 things that have really helped me are: Lucinda's book from Panic to Power, the good day vitamins and I now subscribe to <A HREF="http://www.joelosteen.com" TARGET=_blank>www.joelosteen.com</A> he is a minister (I am not religious at all) but he is inspiring and his daily scriptures are literally god sent, no pun intended! lol. try it.. good luck!