cortisol levels

[RayannAbbey]

Anyone have cortisol rushes when waking in the morning? I have started these after stopping flouxetine . Any suggestions to help reduce these gratefully received

[Krn210]

Hi there! Yes, morning anxiety affects a lot of us. Changing my morning routine helped significantly. I practice my CBT program in the morning and if I’m able I try to catch about 15 minutes of the morning sun. Remind yourself while the feeling is unpleasant, it isn’t harmful. Breathe. Journal. Anything to help you sail over the feeling. Sending good vibes your way! You’ve got this. ❤️

[RayannAbbey in reply to Krn210]

thank you x do you take any ad at the min

[Krn210 in reply to RayannAbbey]

Do I take any meds? No.

[RayannAbbey in reply to Krn210]

do you suffer with anxiety at all ?

[Krn210 in reply to RayannAbbey]

yes! Most definitely! I was first diagnosed with anxiety 23 years ago.

[RayannAbbey in reply to Krn210]

how do you cope? X

[Krn210 in reply to RayannAbbey]

Hi there!! Ohh lots of things in my “tool belt” lol. Right now I am reading the book Dare, someone on here suggested it. It really is a wonderful help. I am also enrolled in a CBT program. I do talk therapy as well. I journal. Focus on my breath. Walk. Color. I am almost done with my first ever diamond art. Lastly, I’ve been starting and completing projects around my house that I used to tell myself I couldn’t. I’ve been making little exposure therapy goals for myself daily too. I know it sounds like a lot but I decided if I want change than I must do the work. Some days I feel like I’m on top of the world, other days I feel the complete opposite of that. Despite what the day brings, I know I must stay the course. Wishing you well. ❤️

[RayannAbbey]

do you suffer with anxiety at all ?

[Against_the_current]

Same story