Bad snoozes,anyone?

[Jeff1943]

It has often been mentioned on this forum that some people find their anxiety is highest when they wake first thing and this morning anomaly then recedes as the day progresses.

Some suggest this is because levels of cortisol, a flight or fight hormone, are high on waking and because we don't immediately burn this up by physical activity it hangs around causing heightened anxiety. Others say it is the sudden realisation after peaceful slumber that we face another day of feeling bad that causes the sudden onset of high anxiety.

I have been relatively free of anxiety disorder for many years now having followed Claire Weekes' four imperatives of Face. Accept. Float. And let time pass.

But I still occasionally feel the shadow of anxiety disorder and this can include that early morning feeling. However, I sometimes feel a milder and shorter version of this when waking from a short nap or snooze later in the day. As I say it wears off quite quickly but I would be interested to know if anybody else experiences the same which I call 'bad snoozes'

[Agora1]

"Bad Snoozes" are absolutely possible because of our overactive nervous system.

Sleeping at any time can cause us to feel out of control which the anxious person doesn't

like. We like being aware of our surroundings and going on's.

The one thing we have no control over is our sleep cycle and for me it's also about when I'm

under anesthetic. The same type of unexpected fear can come over us.

Of course, it doesn't have to be long lasting if we have ways to control and accept our

momentary anxiousness.

Good Post Jeff since I always wondered about "bad snoozes" just didn't have a name

for it. Have a good weekend my friend xx

[flaxxy703 in reply to Agora1]

mornings are the worst time of day for the nervous patient. predispose yourself to this feeling that way you will not be so anxious .

[Pat9]

Hi Jeff yes I get that too.. I think it is the sudden awareness that we are back in the world again and our brain is trying to work out what time it is, what day etc.. hope you are doing OK xx

[Jacko3]

Yes it get's me most morning's

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Just came across this today. Thanks for posting this. I know exactly what you mean. 😃 I suffer from these too. Glad I’m not the only one.