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Posted 10/6/2016 2:02 AM (GMT 0)
I know this varies among individuals, but out of curiosity - is your anxiety worse in the morning or at night?

Mine is almost always worse in the evenings. Through making dinner and eating it seems to go up, and it stays elevated throughout the evening. One of my favorite shows was "The Walking Dead", but there's no way I could watch it now! Way too scary. I try to relax, but it's difficult. It makes me nervous about trying to sleep as well, so I always stay up too late until I'm super tired so I know I'll fall right to sleep.

So, when does your anxiety peak? Are there different coping strategies for morning anxiety or night anxiety? Any wise words of advice? :)
Posted 10/6/2016 3:44 AM (GMT 0)
SF,

Mine could vary...but I usually had the majority of my attacks in the morning...often just after waking...probably due to high a.m. Cortisol levels.

If you are struggling more at night...this is a perfect time to work your relaxing meditations/exercises...including Progressive Muscle Relaxation, guided imagery and sound wave therapy! All of these skills are geared toward decompressing and slowing down the body and mind's processes.

Interesting thread idea...I will be interested to read what everyone else has to say.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/6/2016 6:10 AM (GMT 0)
Evening cortisol level peaks as well. Mine is definitely towards the evening. But it varies. Sometimes i get it in the morning sometimes i get it in the evening. Usually I'm fine in the afternoon =D.
Posted 10/6/2016 7:36 AM (GMT 0)
At the moment it's worse at night but can vary

Hibee
Posted 10/6/2016 11:23 AM (GMT 0)
Mine is always worse in the morning. I just get up and go to work. Work helps me stay out of my head.
Posted 10/6/2016 5:24 PM (GMT 0)
wake up anxious, slowly wears off during morning whilst busy at work. But if i am having a heavy schedule , i start but find being busy helps unless im getting brain zaps and then i feel off balance then before i know it full on anxiety takes over and im a wreck 😕
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