Mornings

[Jwilcock]

Does anybody else find mornings really difficult?

[Jeff1943]

Anxiety is often most noticeable when we awake, this may be because levels of the hormone cortisol are at its peak at 8a.m. and too much cortisol can cause anxiety. A natural antidote to cortisol is L-thianine a substance found in green tea so I suggest starting the day with a mug of green tea, you can get a pack of green teabags for about one £$ in any supermarket.

I find it helps me if I'm a bit edgy first thing but others find it has no effect. Worth trying though.

[Davidatp]

Yes, I find mornings and evenings difficult. In between much easier. Anyone have any advice?

[Lalakeyss]

Morning anxiety for me is bad- my tummy is always upset in the morning and my muscles ache. You're not alone.

[Pontiac1979]

Every morning fine all day and all night just in the morning I don't want to get out of bed

[Hidden]

My mornings are at worst aswell...i feel My anxiety and depression in my sleep just before I wake up...I get up and have a shower straight away and it eases off..If not, I could easily stay in bed all day..

[Jodz]

Yes if I’m up early for work my anxiety is at its worst . Racing heart , off balance , feeling sick . But if I’m not working and have a sleep in I’m pretty good . But why ??

[Krn210]

The mornings are the worst for me too. I feel ok right when I wake up, but after I’ve been up for a half hour or so all the physical symptoms start to creep in. I was just asking myself why yesterday. For me personally I think it’s become a habit. In the back of my mind I find myself thinking “I wonder when it’s going to kick in” and then it does. So I’m going to try consciously breaking the habit pattern. Wish me luck. 😉

[Anthonysnervous7 in reply to Krn210]

Yes mornings are a nightmare for me at the moment almost screws up the whole day

[Krn210 in reply to Anthonysnervous7]

Yes! It totally can set the tone for the day!

[Jwilcock in reply to Krn210]

Wishing you lots of luck. Xx

[Krn210 in reply to Jwilcock]

Thank you! 🙂