waking up anxious

[Daisy425]

woke up and already feel anxious and like j want to sleep all day so I don’t have to face it. I have work I neee to do. I can go to the coffee shop but idk if that’s smart since I’m anxious. I’m terrified to eat. Last night I was able to eat a bowl of chicken noodle soup and a small slice of pizza. I just want this to get better. I’m scaredS my boyfriend leaves this morning too and I’m afraid this will all be harder once I’m alone.

[Roxylox]

Your feelings mirror mine in the mornings. Searching for answers

[Daisy425 in reply to Roxylox]

thinking of you and sending you love! It is so challenging. I want to lay in bed but sometimes I think the best thing I can do for myself if force myself to get up and do things. It’s just really scary

[Roxylox in reply to Daisy425]

Chinaadventure in a nearby post speaks of talking to himself in the mirror in the morning. Telling himself he can do this. I think it might be worth a try

[Daisy425 in reply to Roxylox]

thank you so much I will definitely try this!

[LilyAnnepuppy]

Before my psychiatrist found the correct mixture of meds for me, mornings were the worst!! It is torture to wake up anxious. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

[Daisy425 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

thank you! This doesn’t happen all the time, just in periods where my anxiety is hightened

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Daisy425]

I suffered terribly with it for almost a year. Now I’m able to do my morning grounding techniques of meditation and self awareness. I love mornings now. It’s the 4 o’clock depression slump that I deal with presently.

[Daisy425 in reply to LilyAnnepuppy]

that’s not something I have tried but it might be worth a shot! I am so sorry to hear you’re dealing with the 4 o’clock depression

[LilyAnnepuppy in reply to Daisy425]

it’s easier than the morning anxiety was. I’m just not fit for human contact at 4 o’clock. All my friends know this and call at their own peril. Ha. Ha.

[Myheartisblack]

I hope you feel better real soon. Maybe some warm oatmeal?

Not sure if you have tried / found it helpful at all to put on some ambient music or sounds when you are needing to get work done + are alone. I know that may not be helpful depending on how you're feeling today in particular, but worth a try?

[Daisy425 in reply to Myheartisblack]

that is a really good suggestion thank you! I will try that!

[Myheartisblack in reply to Daisy425]

Great to hear! Feel free to share your experience with me if you do :]