Mornings are the worst for me- just recieved program!

Lizzysbd85 · Post by **Lizzysbd85** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:16 am

Hi all,
I have to say, as a new member here it definitely helps to know that I can come here and talk. My boyfriend does not understand me. I feel so depressed this morning. I am so overwhelmed with anxiety that I can't even get in the shower i just want to sleep. I have been taking prozac now since sept. 4 and now it is oct. 7 and I feel no different, maybe worse. Should I just stop taking meds and give Stress a chance? I watched the intro video yesterday and listened to session 1 in my car. It seems almost too easy, borderline cheesy.
I am going to give it a chance, because i am spending the 8 payments of 64$ and I want to get my moneys worth. I want to change but I am afraid I wont have enough time to be alone and listen to my tapes.
I tried the relaxation tape yesterday. I went in my bed in sweatpants, quieted my mind, and sincerely did everything in the cd. Then a dumptruck started making noise outside my window and how easily i drifted back to reality. Will it get easier? It just overwhelems me right now.
I am depressed because the prozac didnt work. I have waited the 4-6 weeks like it said and dont think it could possibly work to stop my scary obsessive thoughts. I am sick of taking meds. Does anyone think I shoud just nix them altogether?? I really am wanting to try something new. I want to train myself though, and just stick with the program, but right now I am just feeling sad and wondering if it can really help me.
I hate mornings so much!!! Just waking up is so nervewrecking. I start thinking about stressful things at like 5 am !

thanks all

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:03 am

Hi Lizzy,

Talk to the health care provider who put you on Prozak and let them know you aren't feeling any better and maybe worse. Prozak is not always the best med and all meds work better for some than for others. There are a lot of newer meds that people have had great results with right here and am sure many will reply.

Keep the program and use it without fail...it does work for everyone who really works hard on all aspects of it. You MUST work hard and not let quitting be an option. The first session is easy but they get far more involved and you really need to listen to some many times to take it all in. This isn't an overnight fix BUT it will give you all the tools and skills to retrain your thought processes and negative behaviours you have had for likely a long time. You have practised bad behaviour and now must learn and practise good behaviours.

You can feel so much better with time!!!

Good Luck, Be Kind To Yourself Always!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 4:50 am

mornings are bad for me as well i wake up anxious but i count out my morning cup of coffee and that seems to help a little i also take 15 minutes to think of something peaceful i know it sounds ridiculous but it works the relaxation was hard for me as well at first i used to clench my jaw the whole time that was jaw was sore after i was through work the program and make the time it will help you good luck and stay strong

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:04 am

Lizzy, i am also taking prozac. I have been on it for about 7 months now and i still don't know if it's really working. I feel like the program has definately helped my anxiety, but i still have problems with scary, obsessive thoughts. When i start thinking this unrealistic thoughts, i become very depressed. I am definately considering asking about a new medication. Things can be very tough at first with the program, but just keep hopeful. It has worked for over a million people before us, so logic suggests we can overcome it too. However, the program doesnt just work by listening to the tapes. We have to be very dedicated and determined to change our lives. Recovery is two steps foward, one step back. There will be good and bad times, but it's important that we just pick ourselves back up and keep going. With determination and comfort for ourselves, recovery is inevitable. I wish you luck on your road to recovery

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 5:51 am

In my deepest of holes I remember as I was finally making progress (yes, with meds), I remember how awful mornings remained for weeks. My days got better, sleep got better, but mornings were awful, anxiety, nausea, just awful. My psych doc actually explained why, and then we moved around some meds to see if it would help. When your body begins to stir and awaken in the am (even if you don't totally wake up) it begins to dump cortisol and adrenaline into your system. For people unlike us who enjoy a jolt in the am, it helps them be "morning people", but our bodies don't like that feeling so its interpreted as stress, and then it starts a vicous cycle. We changed my meds around, and actually in the beginning would set me alarm to take it at 4am so that I could lay back down a bit until it became effective. Now, 4 months later, I am weaning down off the benzos, remaining on my Lexapro 10 mgs nightly, and am soooooo much better. Stick with it, talk with your doctor, again, I always post this......I think psych docs are way better than your family doc with these problems. I hope you find peace soon.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:19 am

Mornings have always been bad for me. I have learned to understand that and try not to listen to my brain telling me a bunch of B.S. I put off making decisions (if I can) until around lunch because I know I am pretty emotional in the morning.

I am just starting this program and hope to get some benefit from it.

All my best.

Craw · Post by **Craw** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 10:45 am

Hi Lizzy,
I too do not always like mornings! When I am not anxious, I love them but if I get up anxious, AM seems to be the hardest time for me. I think I worry about whether I will feel anxious all day and then it just spirals. It helped to hear one of the others explain why AM is hard because of the dump of cortisol and adrenalin. I have been on an anto-anxiety medication that helps but doesn't take it away. I was tried on several antidepressants that made me worse. I just started the Anxiety program this week and am praying it will help. I have had panic disorder for a long time even though I have gone through periods where I have been fine, then it returns with a vengeance. I hate the fear and scary thoughts but hope this program helps me overcome. I pray for all of us as we go through this journey. I think only other people who have it can understand.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 11:11 am

All that I can say is that this program does work. I am so much better now. Alo I have noticed that the ones who truly DO the program do get better. SOmetimes you see others in this forum or on chat that are not getting better and you find they are not working the program as it is recommended or they leave out essential parts of it. The ones who are doing the program to the best of their ability are the ones who talk of improvement in their lives; having less anxiety and depression and are able to do the things that they previously couldnt do.
No do not stop taking meds without your Dr.s knowledge and supervision. Not every med will help everyone so this is sometimes a trial and error. At this point you probably do need the meds. I believe that if you do the program to the best of your ability you will find great releif and peace as you go on. Try to not leave out anything and do all they recommend. Keep coming back for help and you will begin to see what the program can do for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:19 pm

I have read many posts on "mornings are worst" and it seems we all have alot in common. I'm still trying to figure it out but the adrenaline factor seems to make the most sense. I think the program is of great help in addition to a therapist and a doctor to prescribe the meds. You only have let's say 45 minutes per week with your therapist and maybe 1/2 hour per month with your doctor. What do you do with all the hours in between. For me, the program has helped to fill those empty hours and help me try to stay positive.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 2:39 pm

The program only works for very mild cases of anxiety and depression. How do I know this? I had the very 1st set of tapes produced. I gotten the updates of the programs of friends who have tried it and have also been unsucessful. It will provide some guidelines but if you have severe anxiety or depression you will need the help of a true professional not a witchdoctor

I am on session 2 and just getting ready to begin session 3. I have already noticed some small improvements and better yet one of my friends said the other day that I look better than I have in months, that I dont have that terrible sad look anymore. For me that is big!! The people in the cd's have been as bad as you can get and they have gotten better. My own doctor said that this is the way to get better. That cognitive behaviour therapy is the long term solution and that meds are a short term help. That meds have their place in treatment but are not a permanent solution. I think that if you truly want to get better you have to really put in the effort with this program. If you dont then you will be dissapointed.