I need help!
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never give up
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Has anyone here had a problem when you wake up in the morning with the adrenalin?Almost everyday I wake up get out off bed and bam adrenaline rush!It's really troubling me!It's been going on for like 2 years now.I can hardly function in the mornings because of this.It's hard to get the kids off to school because of this.I take Xanax but still feel anxious most of the day.I just don't know what is happening!I've been on the Xanax for about 2 years too.I know that it's not a magic pill but dang I thought that it would help a little more.I call my doctor alot but never really get anywhere.Just wandering if any of you have or have had this problem.Does it get better?Thank you!
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Good morning to you both, I find that my anxiety is by far the worst in the morning. As the day goes on it subsides to where in the evening I feel (almost) normal.
Here's what I think: People like us are always thinking. I am sure you will agree that when you wake up you start to think and go over mentally all the things you have to do today. I do this as well. In fact it literally happened this morning. And all of this thinking and getting overwhelmed leads to the anxious feelings.
Perfect example: I have been on top of the world since I left my fiance. It has been such a peaceful week. I woke up around 7am to the bright sun and blue skies and birds chirping! it was amazing. I just layed there in bed for maybe 20 minutes or so just thanking God for the peaceful atmosphere and all. Next I got up to use the restroom and afterwards decided to get back in bed (first mistake) and as I am laying with each passing minute, I was thinking of what I had to do (some laundry, cleaning, grocery store, mail, etc) and then all of a sudden I started getting dizzy and shaky! I realized that I didn't wake up this way but after my mind started going, BAM! anxiety kicked it. I dealt with the feelings by breathing (and I chuckled at myself alittle for needlessly working myself up lol) and just reverting back to being grateful to God and a beautiful morning.
Our thoughts are extremely powerful. Please pay attention to what is going on in your mind when you first wake up and try not to mentally review your day as your laying there. Also it helps to go to bed in a calm state as well, like listening to the relaxation tape.
You will be fine, nevergiveup, thoughts, just thoughts.
I hope this helps
Misty
Here's what I think: People like us are always thinking. I am sure you will agree that when you wake up you start to think and go over mentally all the things you have to do today. I do this as well. In fact it literally happened this morning. And all of this thinking and getting overwhelmed leads to the anxious feelings.
Perfect example: I have been on top of the world since I left my fiance. It has been such a peaceful week. I woke up around 7am to the bright sun and blue skies and birds chirping! it was amazing. I just layed there in bed for maybe 20 minutes or so just thanking God for the peaceful atmosphere and all. Next I got up to use the restroom and afterwards decided to get back in bed (first mistake) and as I am laying with each passing minute, I was thinking of what I had to do (some laundry, cleaning, grocery store, mail, etc) and then all of a sudden I started getting dizzy and shaky! I realized that I didn't wake up this way but after my mind started going, BAM! anxiety kicked it. I dealt with the feelings by breathing (and I chuckled at myself alittle for needlessly working myself up lol) and just reverting back to being grateful to God and a beautiful morning.
Our thoughts are extremely powerful. Please pay attention to what is going on in your mind when you first wake up and try not to mentally review your day as your laying there. Also it helps to go to bed in a calm state as well, like listening to the relaxation tape.
You will be fine, nevergiveup, thoughts, just thoughts.
I hope this helps
Misty
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Misty, wonderfully said! and you are right! Our mind is a powerful thing, and it's thoughts upon waking..or perhaps going to bed. In other posts I've stated that I have made it a practice to end my day with feeling grateful, thanking God for all his blessings and reminding myself of our courageous and special I am..I fall asleep thinking on such things.. and before my feet even hit the floor in the morning, doing the same thing as I did the night before. I've had amazing results doing this! Sure, some days are better than others, but I too can "chuckle" at myself when I see my thoughts turning into anxious ones. It's comforting to know in some sort-a way that I do it to myself and that I'm NOT really "crazy". If ya know what I mean??? 
and as a woman, I do get more anxious around "that time of the month" so, this too shall pass 
So on that note, I want to wish you all a very calm, relaxed weekend! Take Care and God Bless
Robin
and as a woman, I do get more anxious around "that time of the month" so, this too shall pass So on that note, I want to wish you all a very calm, relaxed weekend! Take Care and God Bless
Robin
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I have the same exact symptoms. The adrenalin starts when I am sleeping, wakes me up and wont shut off all day. I take xanax also, and about 4 PM the adrenalin finally shuts off and I am like a different person. I have an appointment with my Dr. only because recently I heard of 2 friends who had cysts on the adrenalin gland and they were having what seemed to be symptoms of panic and anxiety. The cysts were removed and they returned to there normal temperment. hope u feel better
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Hello ladies,
What wonderful and supportive posts. As women of today's society, I truly believe we feel the responsibility to carry the weight of the world, and when we can't (or WON'T) we feel like incapable failures; everyone else can do it, so why can't I? I firmly believe that NO ONE can do it all, and when they say they do I'm skeptical. Also, since many of us are perfectionists, someone else's standards probably aren't the same as ours. I'm certainly not saying this is healthy (I'm really trying to get over this perfectionism thing), but it does kind of put things in perspective for me.
As for waking up on the morning with a racing mind, I can completely relate. I've developed a couple strategies to lessen this. I get everying I possibly can prepared the night before (set my clothes out, put my work bag in my car, prepare a lunch, and sometimes make a chronological To Do list for the following day- ok, so I'm a bit OCD, too-HA!). This helps me fall asleep easier.
When I wake up, everything is in order and it's a much less chaoic way to begin the day. I've also been listening to the Relaxation CD in the morning, and this also seems to center me. Lastly, on my way to work, I pray. I invite God to work with me and ask for the strength to get through the day. When I'm in an especially tight time bind (this is daily!), I've asked the Lord to stretch my time... and He's ALWAYS honored my request. On my way home from work, I give praise for His help.
Not sure how much help this was, but blessing to all.
fischee
What wonderful and supportive posts. As women of today's society, I truly believe we feel the responsibility to carry the weight of the world, and when we can't (or WON'T) we feel like incapable failures; everyone else can do it, so why can't I? I firmly believe that NO ONE can do it all, and when they say they do I'm skeptical. Also, since many of us are perfectionists, someone else's standards probably aren't the same as ours. I'm certainly not saying this is healthy (I'm really trying to get over this perfectionism thing), but it does kind of put things in perspective for me.
As for waking up on the morning with a racing mind, I can completely relate. I've developed a couple strategies to lessen this. I get everying I possibly can prepared the night before (set my clothes out, put my work bag in my car, prepare a lunch, and sometimes make a chronological To Do list for the following day- ok, so I'm a bit OCD, too-HA!). This helps me fall asleep easier.
When I wake up, everything is in order and it's a much less chaoic way to begin the day. I've also been listening to the Relaxation CD in the morning, and this also seems to center me. Lastly, on my way to work, I pray. I invite God to work with me and ask for the strength to get through the day. When I'm in an especially tight time bind (this is daily!), I've asked the Lord to stretch my time... and He's ALWAYS honored my request. On my way home from work, I give praise for His help.
Not sure how much help this was, but blessing to all.
fischee
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Misty
You are definitely right regarding the negative thoughts. Our thoughts are more powerful than we realize. We create our world with our thoughts and it can go either way: bad or good. And it really is our choice. Of course things are going to happen that are out of our control and that is hard to deal with, but the beautiful thing is, we do have a control over our reaction. I have been listening to my thoughts a lot these days, because my program coach said something that kind of hit me like a truck. She said that the key to my recovery, and recovery from any anxiety/panic condition, is changing thoughts and the way you talk to yourself. I really realized how true that is.
In fact, I have a great example. I woke up today feeling so bad. I was FILLED with so much nervous energy, I had no idea how I was going to go on 5 more minutes with life. I got a call from my boyfriend 2 minutes later asking me to pick him up from the place where he dropped his car off at to get it fixed. And instantly I THOUGHT "Oh god, how am I going to do this?" And I realized, I ALWAYS do that. I always think myself into feeling bad. It makes so much sense, too. So I get out in my car and I'm trying to be positive. I get stuck at this light waiting to turn left for at least 4 minutes and I had this scary thought that I was going to be stuck at that light for eternity and instantly my body reacted by a wave of panic. So I kind of laughed at myself and said "yep, it's the thoughts" You've gotta take that power away from them. They really are so unrealistic. I read something that stuck out to me in the program workbook... it said "If you are not sure a statement is negative, ask yourself, 'Is this thought reasonable, realistic or rational?" If not, it's negative. Change it. Refocus, and tell yourself the TRUTH." Is being stuck at a stoplight for eternity reasonable? no. Is it realistic? absolutely not. Is it rational? no way. Ok so then what do I do with that thought? I CHANGE IT. I say, "Ok, Kari, you are not going to be stuck at this light for the rest of your life." I refocused and told myself the truth. Because when it comes down to it, thoughts are merely thoughts, but they ARE indeed very powerful.
Never give up,
Morning anxiety is horrible, I agree. My day starts off shaky and usually ends with me feeling practically normal. And you know why? because I wake up feeling the weight of my day, THINKING (key word) to myself "how? how do I make it through?" but you know what, you always do. You always make it through. My best advice would be to wake up 5-10 minutes early and make a list of things you need to do and take that list 1 item at a time. USE that adrenalin to be productive and BELIEVE in yourself. Change your thoughts to something more positive. I CAN do this. I CAN be productive today. I CAN make it through this day and feel okay! As you finish things on the list, even bringing the kids to school, check it off! Remember to reward yourself for each thing you check off. Try to wake up feeling grateful. You do have a good life, you're just telling yourself it isn't so great. And remember, we usually believe what we've been telling ourselves for years, so change that thinking and start believing something true.
You are definitely right regarding the negative thoughts. Our thoughts are more powerful than we realize. We create our world with our thoughts and it can go either way: bad or good. And it really is our choice. Of course things are going to happen that are out of our control and that is hard to deal with, but the beautiful thing is, we do have a control over our reaction. I have been listening to my thoughts a lot these days, because my program coach said something that kind of hit me like a truck. She said that the key to my recovery, and recovery from any anxiety/panic condition, is changing thoughts and the way you talk to yourself. I really realized how true that is.
In fact, I have a great example. I woke up today feeling so bad. I was FILLED with so much nervous energy, I had no idea how I was going to go on 5 more minutes with life. I got a call from my boyfriend 2 minutes later asking me to pick him up from the place where he dropped his car off at to get it fixed. And instantly I THOUGHT "Oh god, how am I going to do this?" And I realized, I ALWAYS do that. I always think myself into feeling bad. It makes so much sense, too. So I get out in my car and I'm trying to be positive. I get stuck at this light waiting to turn left for at least 4 minutes and I had this scary thought that I was going to be stuck at that light for eternity and instantly my body reacted by a wave of panic. So I kind of laughed at myself and said "yep, it's the thoughts" You've gotta take that power away from them. They really are so unrealistic. I read something that stuck out to me in the program workbook... it said "If you are not sure a statement is negative, ask yourself, 'Is this thought reasonable, realistic or rational?" If not, it's negative. Change it. Refocus, and tell yourself the TRUTH." Is being stuck at a stoplight for eternity reasonable? no. Is it realistic? absolutely not. Is it rational? no way. Ok so then what do I do with that thought? I CHANGE IT. I say, "Ok, Kari, you are not going to be stuck at this light for the rest of your life." I refocused and told myself the truth. Because when it comes down to it, thoughts are merely thoughts, but they ARE indeed very powerful.
Never give up,
Morning anxiety is horrible, I agree. My day starts off shaky and usually ends with me feeling practically normal. And you know why? because I wake up feeling the weight of my day, THINKING (key word) to myself "how? how do I make it through?" but you know what, you always do. You always make it through. My best advice would be to wake up 5-10 minutes early and make a list of things you need to do and take that list 1 item at a time. USE that adrenalin to be productive and BELIEVE in yourself. Change your thoughts to something more positive. I CAN do this. I CAN be productive today. I CAN make it through this day and feel okay! As you finish things on the list, even bringing the kids to school, check it off! Remember to reward yourself for each thing you check off. Try to wake up feeling grateful. You do have a good life, you're just telling yourself it isn't so great. And remember, we usually believe what we've been telling ourselves for years, so change that thinking and start believing something true.
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Thank all of you for your comfort!It's so hard to understand when everyone around you seems to be so "normal".I mean I get to thinking that somethings really wrong with me and that I'm dying and know one really cares.Of course it doesn't help when all they ever tell me is that I'm so stupid.I totally agree with the thought thing but I have been trying to change that.The thoughts that I have are deeply engrained!I don't plan on giving up so I guess it's time to start shutting those thoughts down and definately replacing them with the good thoughts.Thank you guys!