morning anxiety

I used to have morning anxiety too - unfortunately most of us in this group have had it or still have it. You are only on your new med for a month now - give it time to get into your system and slowly you will feel the anxiety leave you. That was the first thing that happened for me, and I dared to think the drug was starting to work. It can take six to eight weeks to reach therapeutic level.

I have been anxiety free for about two months now. It will get easier, just stay on course. You will get better.

Hi Charlie and welcome.

I am glad that you have joined us here, as you will receive much understanding and support among our members as you undoubtably have in the depression forum.

Medved is correct in the information about Cortisol. Without this stress hormone, we would not be able to get up and going after sleeping all night...but sometimes we produce too much, or are over sensitive to its effects, and thus, morning anxiety.

 

If you can try to schedule your coping skill routine around this heightened time of anxiety...you may be able to get through the rough period with less symptoms.

In our Resources (link below) you will find great self-help ideas to try. The breathing and progressive muscle relaxation as well as meditation links and videos are really helpful. We also have informative articles and book recommendations to check out.https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Keep posting with us as well. Support is key, and we look forward to getting to know you better.:)

Scaredy Cat

Hi Charlie, I'm so sorry the mornings are so uncomfortable for you. I recently switched medications (beginning of September). Prior to that my anxiety was out of control and at its worst in the morning. I know a lot of people with depression/anxiety who have this difficulty in the morning so you are definitely not alone. My doc has me on .5 of klonopin in morning and at night until the Lexapro fully kicks in. It helps, but I don't want to rely on benzos. I also find that stretching exercises or even a walk down the block outside helps. Not all the time, but getting my physical energy flowing I think releases some tension. Even if it's a small reduction in anxiety, I'll take it! I know how awful it is to feel this way, I've struggled with anxiety and panic for as long as I can remember. It waxes and wanes so remembering that "this will pass" helps me to get through the uncomfortable feelings.

Did you have the morning anxiety prior to the med change? I agree with the other post (forget who it was). It can take 6-8 weeks before the full effects kick in. Hang in there, you've got a ton of support here

Peace,
Sue

My mind goes on overtime too. I been waking up with anxiety for years. The worst part is that all the nervousness heads straight for my stomach. I have to plan most of my next day the night before because of it. All because I know how I wake up everyday. It lasts me anywhere from 1-4 hours everyday. If it goes on longer I just call it a day and go back to bed.

I had it really bad on Tuesday. My husband was leaving for work and had to take my truck so all I have is my bike and vespa. So I had to do household shopping and get groceries. I thought the best time to go would be in the morning so I wouldn't have to take the kids and end up with a bunch of extra junk. But I couldn't shake my anxiety. I talked to myself all the way to the store. As soon as I stepped in my chest was heavy. So I decided to just browse for a minute to calm down and collect my thoughts. I forgot my shopping list because I was so frantic leaving the house. I remembered almost everything plus a few extras. Almost done with my shopping I freaked out and almost ditched my basket. I had to call my dad. I could hardly breathe, my chest was heavy, I got cold then hot, my feet began to sweat and I was shaking. My dad was no help he just told me to leave but I really couldn't because there's no way I could have brought that stuff home on a scooter.

I can't control it. And my medications don't help. It's the most annoying thing to go through. Especially right when you friggin get up!!!!

I hope your meds adjust and you can get relief from it. Sorry I rambled on. I'm tired and loopy it's like 2 here. But your post just stroke a chord.