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.
Morning Anxiety
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I too have a difficulty waking up in the morning I get really anxious because I know there is a hard day ahead of me, one of constant battle with myself! I also get really anxious at night I don't know what about the night scares me but it just makes me feel anxious when it gets dark out and I immediatley start to panic and get those anxious feelings. I try to think possitive and times it helps when I catch myself early! Has anyone found some helpful techniques to deal with morning or night anxiety? If so I'd like to know!
I also tend to feel like I'm on a differeb planet it's like I'm not really all there yet when I get those anxious feelings, I know what I'm doing but I just don't really feel "in the moment" does thi happen to anyone? I get really scared when I get these feelings because my biggest fear is to go crazy and the thought that I don't feel like I'm living every moment or I'm not "in the moment" makes me panic! Can anyone help???
I also tend to feel like I'm on a differeb planet it's like I'm not really all there yet when I get those anxious feelings, I know what I'm doing but I just don't really feel "in the moment" does thi happen to anyone? I get really scared when I get these feelings because my biggest fear is to go crazy and the thought that I don't feel like I'm living every moment or I'm not "in the moment" makes me panic! Can anyone help???
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Yes, we are not alone in this continuous struggle. But we can overcome. Nothing will ever be perfect, we will never be without pain but we can change how we react to it. We can stop the suffering. Let's keep working together, helping and supporting.
I would like to share a technique with you all. My Aunt shared it with me just days ago. Now before you go to sleeep write down 5 things you are grateful for in life.
I.E. - Today I am grateful for.. 1. My arms 2. My legs 3. My family 4. My senses.. I can smell and taste! 5. My awareness
Then, when you wake up.. read them again. See if it helps you. It may help a little, a lot or not at all. At least give it a shot. I find it to be very helpful. It's a great way to start the day in a positive frame of mind. Remember that regardless of our suffering.. we are also very blessed! NO PAIN, NO GAIN!
Peace and Love
I would like to share a technique with you all. My Aunt shared it with me just days ago. Now before you go to sleeep write down 5 things you are grateful for in life.
I.E. - Today I am grateful for.. 1. My arms 2. My legs 3. My family 4. My senses.. I can smell and taste! 5. My awareness
Then, when you wake up.. read them again. See if it helps you. It may help a little, a lot or not at all. At least give it a shot. I find it to be very helpful. It's a great way to start the day in a positive frame of mind. Remember that regardless of our suffering.. we are also very blessed! NO PAIN, NO GAIN!
Peace and Love
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Thank you so much for your advice I will try to practice that skill to try and overcome some of my morning and night anxiety!
I've noticed it's worked for me when I try to think of the positive or the things I'm grateful for in my life. I've gotten better at controling my anxiety because I try not to focus on it as much and immediatley think of something that makes me feel less anxious. I still get my anxious moments however, and sometimes it's hard for me to control it that it takes over but I'm trying to decrease the times that happens to me more and more by how I react to the fear. Thank you for all ur advice!
I've noticed it's worked for me when I try to think of the positive or the things I'm grateful for in my life. I've gotten better at controling my anxiety because I try not to focus on it as much and immediatley think of something that makes me feel less anxious. I still get my anxious moments however, and sometimes it's hard for me to control it that it takes over but I'm trying to decrease the times that happens to me more and more by how I react to the fear. Thank you for all ur advice!
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Im taking paxil as well but for anxiety I'm taking zenox. What would you tell me to help me with my fear of taking medications. I've always been a healthy person whose never taken any medications and now that I'm taking some I feel scared and dependant! Has anyone that have taken medication tell me something positive that might help my fear and increase my trust in them?
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This is the best tread so far. Everyone has some incredible insight and feed back. Morning time, for the dawning of a new, certainly has been a serious bummer for a lot of us!! I have wondered for years why this was. Your right, sleeping later or staying in bed can make it worse, unless it is Sunday and I know someone is lying next to me and there is nothing to do that day!
I have learned this recently from a neurologist. The anxiety and depression, as Lucinda said, are both chemical, environmental and learned behavior. Negative thoughts triggers chemicals to make us react to that thought...'fear-run', 'loneliness/loss-cry', 'frustration-lash out'. You do this enough, and your body gets addicted to those chemicals. More you think that way, the more chemicals the body makes, the more it supports the thought with making the body react and freak out. Like any drug....ANY DRUG.....after awhile the body gets numb to it, and trys to find it's next fix, or even make it's own fix. He mentioned we wake up that way because we have not had conscience thoughts of negativity while we slept, and our body is in the "morning DTs"......detox! Ever see an alcoholic first thing in the am? What do they need most? A beer to get them going. Your body is freaking out NEEDING a negative fix. So sick!!
As others mentioned getting up, making breakfast, throwing on the shoes and taking a walk, etc can help train the body to learn that in the morning it is going to be occupied and needs to release a different chemical to deal with the function you are making. Go for a walk, the body needs to release endorphins to help keep you moving.
Another thing is just as you realize that you are awake, before you think ANYTHING try this. Tell yourself something like this:
"Today, I am going to meet or come across a new and interesting person. Today, I am going to see something I had never seen before. Today, I am going to experience something that makes me grateful that I got up and lived today!". I kid you not.....in all sincerity, if that is your first thought that YOU MAKE in your head, you might actually feel a little adrenaline bump, maybe even one single butterfly the moment you made it. You will actually "keep an eye out" for those things, and you will see that they will actually happen. If you hold that thought and at the very least believe the POSSIBILITY of that happening, you will find reinforcement over the course of the day. It happens every time I do it....some days I forget and some days I just don't believe, and I always regret it!! Called "Creating Your Day"...try it.
Great luck to all of us, and congratulations to all your hard work. Happy new year!!!
I have learned this recently from a neurologist. The anxiety and depression, as Lucinda said, are both chemical, environmental and learned behavior. Negative thoughts triggers chemicals to make us react to that thought...'fear-run', 'loneliness/loss-cry', 'frustration-lash out'. You do this enough, and your body gets addicted to those chemicals. More you think that way, the more chemicals the body makes, the more it supports the thought with making the body react and freak out. Like any drug....ANY DRUG.....after awhile the body gets numb to it, and trys to find it's next fix, or even make it's own fix. He mentioned we wake up that way because we have not had conscience thoughts of negativity while we slept, and our body is in the "morning DTs"......detox! Ever see an alcoholic first thing in the am? What do they need most? A beer to get them going. Your body is freaking out NEEDING a negative fix. So sick!!
As others mentioned getting up, making breakfast, throwing on the shoes and taking a walk, etc can help train the body to learn that in the morning it is going to be occupied and needs to release a different chemical to deal with the function you are making. Go for a walk, the body needs to release endorphins to help keep you moving.
Another thing is just as you realize that you are awake, before you think ANYTHING try this. Tell yourself something like this:
"Today, I am going to meet or come across a new and interesting person. Today, I am going to see something I had never seen before. Today, I am going to experience something that makes me grateful that I got up and lived today!". I kid you not.....in all sincerity, if that is your first thought that YOU MAKE in your head, you might actually feel a little adrenaline bump, maybe even one single butterfly the moment you made it. You will actually "keep an eye out" for those things, and you will see that they will actually happen. If you hold that thought and at the very least believe the POSSIBILITY of that happening, you will find reinforcement over the course of the day. It happens every time I do it....some days I forget and some days I just don't believe, and I always regret it!! Called "Creating Your Day"...try it.
Great luck to all of us, and congratulations to all your hard work. Happy new year!!!
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Dervish and Crystal,
I love these ideas. I am sitting at my desk here at work with tears streaming down my cheeks so happy that I'm not the only one who feels this way.
I had my first panic attack in the middle of the night 9 1/2 years ago. After getting on the right meds (Prozac), I've been pretty much panic/depression free since then (I had 2 episodes in those 9 years but got them under control by changing dosage of meds and working on the program).
Out of the blue, had a spontaneous Panic Attack on December 15th while driving to work and it's been a downward spiral since then. Panic, anxiety depression came back and the mornings are the worst. I always hate getting out of bed (even before this happened) but now the overwhelming anxiety is unbearable. Today, I took 1/4 of a xanax pill as soon as I woke up and while it made me drowsy, my anxiety has been in check most of today.
I'm going to see my GP tomorrow and hope he can help me out. I continue to pray for myself and all of you out there who are suffering with morning anxiety/depression. I keep thinking - if only the day started around NOON... I'd be ok!
I love these ideas. I am sitting at my desk here at work with tears streaming down my cheeks so happy that I'm not the only one who feels this way.
I had my first panic attack in the middle of the night 9 1/2 years ago. After getting on the right meds (Prozac), I've been pretty much panic/depression free since then (I had 2 episodes in those 9 years but got them under control by changing dosage of meds and working on the program).
Out of the blue, had a spontaneous Panic Attack on December 15th while driving to work and it's been a downward spiral since then. Panic, anxiety depression came back and the mornings are the worst. I always hate getting out of bed (even before this happened) but now the overwhelming anxiety is unbearable. Today, I took 1/4 of a xanax pill as soon as I woke up and while it made me drowsy, my anxiety has been in check most of today.
I'm going to see my GP tomorrow and hope he can help me out. I continue to pray for myself and all of you out there who are suffering with morning anxiety/depression. I keep thinking - if only the day started around NOON... I'd be ok!