Anxiety worse in the morning

[Nervy57]

Each morning I wake up hoping my symptoms will be gone or thinking that it’ll get worse. My symptoms usually become worse because of this and then I start panicking more thinking something is wrong with me. My physical symptoms are making me more anxious so it’s a vicious cycle. Does anxiety med help with this sort of thing? I’m hesitant to go on medication but I’m at the point where I’m constantly worrying and I don’t know what to do

[hails57]

Hi, I know exactly what you're talking about. I would wake up every morning and feel every twinge, ache, pain in my body and immediately fear the worst!

Im on Bisoprolol for high BP and the Dr increased the dose to 2.5mg as she felt it would help with the anxiety. Whether it worked or i just trusted her i dont know, but i genuinly feel a lot better. I try to divert my attention away from my symptoms as dwelling on them increases them, Physical symptoms of anxiety are real, we are hypersensitive to every new twinge.

I do a lot of deep breathing exercises, i have the Headspace app on my phone & do the free meditations & can honestly say they work. You have to recondition your mind to overcome the thoughts. Overthinking is horrendous for firing up anxiety. I visited my Dr for so many different things i bored myself & was also embarrassed feeling i was wasting their time. I do have Osteoarthritis in most joints & had High blood pressure for years, the BP is under control and the arthritis isn't going to go away, so i tell myself every day to suck it up & get on with your day. Some days it isn't that easy but i remind myself that no amount of worrying is going to change any physical ailments i may or may not have, all it will do is enhance the symptoms.

I hope you feel better about it all soon. Talk to your Dr & try some of the things i suggested above & hopefully you will feel stronger & more in control day by day x

[masa2333]

Hello. My anxiety was also highest in the morning. After starting to take medication, it became a lot better. No more morning anxiety. So the right meds will definitely help.

[Indigojoe]

there is always a core belief, or a fear, or an unresolved problem when you wake up with anxiety.

Soothe yourself by writing out your concerns at night before you go to sleep. Take the time to do this and " empty" your thoughts onto paper.

If you wake up with anxiety, get OUT of bed and get on with your morning routine, shower etc.........when you are dressed, if you feel anxious, write down everything that is bothering you.

after a few weeks, you will know what to do about your concerns.

[Ozmama]

My mornings are the worst as well, I actually dread going to bed because it means I have to wake up the next day and deal with another panic attack. I had my adrenaline tested and its off the charts in the mornings so some of it is physiological but I know I've also created a cycle for myself, as soon as I open my eyes I am immediately looking for signs that the anxiety is here which of course seals the deal that that the anxiety will definitely show up with vengeance. I haven't figured out any magic cure, I just make sure I get up extra early so I dont have to feel rushed and can get ready before the rest of the family gets up and needs my attention. I keep Ativan with me as well in case it gets to be too much, I try very hard not to take it but its comforting to know there is a way out if I need it.