Morning anxiety

[Jacko3]

Hello every one

does anyone experince morning anxiety,that feeling of uncertainty and heart palpitations.

[Tigglypoo]

Hello mornings are always worse for me too as the day goes on it seems to lift ,I try to plan something everyday. Take care here to chat xx

[Jacko3 in reply to Tigglypoo]

Thank you hopefully it will ease soon

[Cat33]

Hello JackoI remember those feelings only too well I used to wake up tummy churning palpitations sweating dreading the day ahead it was horrible

Have you ever read any of Dr Claire Weekes books ? Her books have been a lifeline for me and helped me so much

She writes in detail about the morning feelings and how to deal with them

I hope they will help you too

You can find her talks on You Tube too

All the very best x

[DMHH in reply to Cat33]

Hi - I’ve taken a look at Dr Claire Weekes books, what one would you recommend as a start? My anxiety is worse in the mornings too and is being caused by some recent health issues. Many thanks x

[Cat33 in reply to DMHH]

Hello DMHHSo sorry to have taken so long to reply

I can recommend Self Help For Your Nerves by Claire Weekes but all her books are wonderful

I really hope that you find it and it helps you

All the best x

[Jacko3 in reply to Cat33]

Thank you I will look for her books

[Cat33 in reply to Jacko3]

I hope you find them they have helped me so much that morning feeling is dreadful but you can get better and you will xx

[Sophia__Colley]

Hey,yes I do every morning. Something just feels off every morning,but as soon as I wake up and observe my surroundings I feel better. Also I listen to music if I feel like I'm about to have a panic attack. Hope you feel better soon

[Jacko3 in reply to Sophia__Colley]

Hi I also try and listen to music or do something to keep me busy.

[tanzernite]

Hi Jacko I suffer from morning anxiety too. It does die down later in the evenings. I dread going to bed because I know I'm going to wake up with it. I get a terrible churning in my stomach and shake. I usually listen to an anxiety meditation on you-tube and try to relax. What helps you.?

[Jacko3 in reply to tanzernite]

HiI listen to anxiety meditation on insight timer. I also try and keep myself busy by cleaning or playing a game on my phone.

My anxiety feels like my mind is moving fast, fast heart rate and eyes out on stalks.

[Agora1]

Hi Jacko3, it seems I missed your post several days ago.I hope my experience in dealing with morning anxiety may help.

I too had help with reading Dr. Claire Weekes book "Hope & Help

for Your Nerves" in learning that acceptance of anxiety in itself can

help reduce your fear. Once we feed into our feelings, the fear grows

causing anxiety to spiral.

Also in the mornings, our Cortisol and Adrenaline hormones run high.

Upon awakening, our thoughts for day can be overwhelming, worrying

about the "what if's" etc.

There may be no magic pill that helps but there is a key to lowering your

anxiety level through daily meditation and breathing. It is not only when

you are in the throes of anxiety but must become a part of your daily ritual.

In doing this, you prepare your mind to adjust to the sudden spikes of anxiety.

Starting with a meditation upon awakening helps prepare you for the day.

Mid afternoon (5 min) meditation can help regenerate the body through the

day's events. And once again before going to sleep at night, meditation and breathing

which allows your subconscious mind to delete the negativity of the day. Leaving you

with positive affirmations while you sleep can allow your mind to rest into a REM sleep.

It takes at least 30 days for your mind to adjust to this positive approach. It's like depositing

into a savings account, the more you have, the more prepared you are when you need it.

Please continue to use this safe forum where people share their own journeys with anxiety.

Not everything works for everyone but it should help in acquiring some new ideas. xx

[Jacko3 in reply to Agora1]

HelloThank you for your advice. Their are so many meditations to choose from so I'm going to have a look and will hopefully find the right one for me.