Morning Anxiety
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I am brand new to the program and I searched for a while to see if anyone else had anxiety first thing in the morning. I do and it is pretty horrible. My husband is a wonderful man and he helps me through it. Changing your paradigm helps. Get dressed,go outside and walk for awhile. I pray alot too! I am expecting great things from this program. I know it is all up to me and I am willing to give it my best shot. I sounds like alot of people have been helped. I hope we are among them. God Bless
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TNL you have a very important point. It makes no sense that someone should feel anxious without having any negative thoughts or any thing stressful going on.I just don't understand how it all fits in sometimes....I do NOT talk negatively to myself all day and I do NOT go to bed feeling like crap or panicky or anxious...so WHY do I wake up feeling like I'm just not myself, my heart beating fast, my chest aching, my head weirded out, my legs all tingly, etc... I just don't understand!!??
I believe that once the disorder has been triggered by some kind of trauma or long-term stressful situation - body hormones and the part of the human Brain that controls and regulates fearful feelings plays a key role in generating these feelings we feel at periodic times during the day that cannot be explained.
Anxiety is more than just negative thoughts. Many people I know and use to work with were extremely negative people and yet none of these people suffered with an anxiety disorder.
I recently read a report by scientist that said they believed they could switch off the fearful feelings people with an anxiety disorder experience with a new drug they are working on that will be available within the next 5-7 years that specifically targets the part of the brain that controls fearful feelings a person feels.
They said the drug could put an end to anxiety and panic disorders.
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Hello Prodigy Son,
Thank you so much for your insight & sense of understanding! It really means a lot to me & I'm sure for many others who have this similar problem.
I've been told that ALL of my anxiety is my own fault & that if I could retrain my brain to think a different way then the anxiety would go away. Or if I could always think positive thoughts, the anxiety would lessen. This is just not reality to me.
I'm a very reasonable person & don't believe that anyone (regardless if they have an anxiety prob or not) can always talk, think & act positively every day. I'm not a negative person, but I sure don't have the ability to be positive all the time.
And for Lucinda saying that your kids, your job, your spouse, etc... doesn't cause you anxiety unless you choose to let them?! Well, I disagree with that one!! My kids do give me anxiety, they are 3, 5 & 13 and like any mother would do, I worry about them. I have to discipline them, take care of them, nurture them, etc.... so that causes anxiety/stress for me. Not that I don't love it, because I do!! However, it still causes anxiety. There's no way around it!
She says to get rid of the problem or be less effected by the problem, right!?
Hmmmmm...last time I checked you can't get rid of your kids & as far as I'm concerned I can't be less effected by the things I have to do, because that would mean not taking care of them.
Anyway, I love my kids & that's not my only stressor. Just trying to make a point that you can't always resolve or dissolve the stressor/anxiety. Sometimes you just have to live with it!
Thank you so much for your insight & sense of understanding! It really means a lot to me & I'm sure for many others who have this similar problem.
I've been told that ALL of my anxiety is my own fault & that if I could retrain my brain to think a different way then the anxiety would go away. Or if I could always think positive thoughts, the anxiety would lessen. This is just not reality to me.
I'm a very reasonable person & don't believe that anyone (regardless if they have an anxiety prob or not) can always talk, think & act positively every day. I'm not a negative person, but I sure don't have the ability to be positive all the time.
And for Lucinda saying that your kids, your job, your spouse, etc... doesn't cause you anxiety unless you choose to let them?! Well, I disagree with that one!! My kids do give me anxiety, they are 3, 5 & 13 and like any mother would do, I worry about them. I have to discipline them, take care of them, nurture them, etc.... so that causes anxiety/stress for me. Not that I don't love it, because I do!! However, it still causes anxiety. There's no way around it!
She says to get rid of the problem or be less effected by the problem, right!?
Hmmmmm...last time I checked you can't get rid of your kids & as far as I'm concerned I can't be less effected by the things I have to do, because that would mean not taking care of them.
Anyway, I love my kids & that's not my only stressor. Just trying to make a point that you can't always resolve or dissolve the stressor/anxiety. Sometimes you just have to live with it!
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Hi guys/gals, Im reading your posts and its like I wrote them myself. I wonder why I wake up that way (in a panic wher it wakes me out of my sleep) especially when I am not thinking anything negative. Like someone said, it is a stressful life situation and maybe, just maybe, after some time you can talk yourself out of it, but for the program to say you bring it on yourself is definitely not true in my case. Ive been through years of turmoil with infertility (surgeries, losses, more sugeries, setbacks etc.) thatI know my case is just my body saying "enough- I cant take anymore". Im sure we all have similiar situations.
Anyway the reason I wanted to respond is because Ive always wondered why its worse in the am and my therapist just brought out a great point tonight that I wanted to share. He said its because when you wake up, you body has all of that energy and adrenaline built up with no escape, but as the day goes on, your activities help alleviate the energy, making you feel better. I also read that the anxiety is like your mind being a car in high gear with the emergency brake on. So, with that being said, it does make more sense. Anyway, good luck to everyone on here- I love you guys and feel for everyone of us. Maria
Anyway the reason I wanted to respond is because Ive always wondered why its worse in the am and my therapist just brought out a great point tonight that I wanted to share. He said its because when you wake up, you body has all of that energy and adrenaline built up with no escape, but as the day goes on, your activities help alleviate the energy, making you feel better. I also read that the anxiety is like your mind being a car in high gear with the emergency brake on. So, with that being said, it does make more sense. Anyway, good luck to everyone on here- I love you guys and feel for everyone of us. Maria
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I had been anxiety free for 6 years until earlier this month, the symtoms came back. I had trouble sleeping and the mornings were hell to get out of bed and to deal with the panic feelings.
I looked back at some of my recent events that could have brought this on. Mucho Stress! I didn't have any panic attacks but the anxiety was enough. All the scary thinking and what ifs. The last couple of weeks have been hell but I go on and will keep going on.
The morning uneasiness really sucks. I have it every morning since I started feeling this way. The unrealistic atmosphere is another kick in the rear end. I sometimes go to work in a fog. I don't even know what planet I am on. Really tough to deal with sometimes.
The one thing I can truley say about all this is that it goes away with time. I can't tell you how many times I've felt this way. we should all learn from our episodes. It isn't easy but people like us have to get out of bed and work to beat these feelings in the morning and throughout the day.
Good Luck Gang!
I looked back at some of my recent events that could have brought this on. Mucho Stress! I didn't have any panic attacks but the anxiety was enough. All the scary thinking and what ifs. The last couple of weeks have been hell but I go on and will keep going on.
The morning uneasiness really sucks. I have it every morning since I started feeling this way. The unrealistic atmosphere is another kick in the rear end. I sometimes go to work in a fog. I don't even know what planet I am on. Really tough to deal with sometimes.
The one thing I can truley say about all this is that it goes away with time. I can't tell you how many times I've felt this way. we should all learn from our episodes. It isn't easy but people like us have to get out of bed and work to beat these feelings in the morning and throughout the day.
Good Luck Gang!
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Hi;everyone...My name is Terry. My fears and depression are very bad in the morning. I am brand new to the course, so i don't have a lot to offer at this point, but it is encouraging to read all of your thoughts and suggestions. I hope real soon i will be able to contribute. My prayers will be with all of you. My wife has to work out of state and it makes my mornings worse. Please keep me in your prayers. thanks ps i don,t know how to get responses.
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About that morning thing, I can relate, I am anxious driving to work, I wonder if I will be told 'my work is not up to par'. I do not understand alot of complicated directives, and I am not on a trail of being promoted.
But 'SO what', I have alot going on. I know that what I do is okay, and I do routine work that is needed; but I feel I may look like to others, that I don't want to do extra. Mainly because I don't understand. My mind is jumbled. I get anxiety if there are new and complicated work processes to do. I just feel I am 'NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED' so to speak. I have a chronic illnesses, menopause, adapting to empty nest, etc.
Hard for me to fall asleep, I have been using ambien, sparingly, a natro path recommended valerian, and zink. zink relaxes muscles. For the most part it works, but I already take alot of pills for chronic illnesses. I just can't stand watching the clock at night.
I do 'gentle' yoga and love it. And I take all the stress in my back, it spasms about 10am each day at work, like clamp. All the way along my spine. Love to get massages. I even recently bought a massage table, just so I can lie it in and realease my back with my head on a headrest. Wish me luck.
I am greatful there is a place to vent here, I do not think anyone would want to hear me talk about it, as much as I'd like to. LH
But 'SO what', I have alot going on. I know that what I do is okay, and I do routine work that is needed; but I feel I may look like to others, that I don't want to do extra. Mainly because I don't understand. My mind is jumbled. I get anxiety if there are new and complicated work processes to do. I just feel I am 'NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED' so to speak. I have a chronic illnesses, menopause, adapting to empty nest, etc.
Hard for me to fall asleep, I have been using ambien, sparingly, a natro path recommended valerian, and zink. zink relaxes muscles. For the most part it works, but I already take alot of pills for chronic illnesses. I just can't stand watching the clock at night.
I do 'gentle' yoga and love it. And I take all the stress in my back, it spasms about 10am each day at work, like clamp. All the way along my spine. Love to get massages. I even recently bought a massage table, just so I can lie it in and realease my back with my head on a headrest. Wish me luck.
I am greatful there is a place to vent here, I do not think anyone would want to hear me talk about it, as much as I'd like to. LH
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I experience this every single morning. I just started the program and haven't got very far. I am tried of feel sick and I try to talk myself out of it. Mine is usually because i have to go to work or go some where. Mine starts on que at 4:00-4:30am on the dot. I wake up and usually stay up because it make me feel alittle better. If you've found away to help this please help me.
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Scoot,
First and foremost you have to tell yourself repeatedly that it is JUST anxiety and nothing more. That is super important. Secondly, I do not know if you are a religious person, but if so, pray often and get as close to God as possible. He can most definitely help you with anything and everything you need. Do not be ashamed to just let it all out to Him no matter what it is. Lastly, I believe in taking care of yourself. Pamper yourself often and eat right. I found that drinking lots of water throughout the day helps tremendously...oh and lots of fresh air and down time if possible.
First and foremost you have to tell yourself repeatedly that it is JUST anxiety and nothing more. That is super important. Secondly, I do not know if you are a religious person, but if so, pray often and get as close to God as possible. He can most definitely help you with anything and everything you need. Do not be ashamed to just let it all out to Him no matter what it is. Lastly, I believe in taking care of yourself. Pamper yourself often and eat right. I found that drinking lots of water throughout the day helps tremendously...oh and lots of fresh air and down time if possible.