Since July I have been on Zolft then now on EFFEXOR XR My doc has increase me up to 150 for 3 weeks now.I am still having major anxiety when I wake up.I get up right away then it doesnt matter if Im busy or not Im a nerves wreck.It seems to go away latter in the day But sometimes I feel like Im going to crack! I have been all trough the program but now im getting tired of fighting.Has anyone else been in this spot?

Hey,
I have the same problem. I hate mornings. I am also an LPN. I have had problems since July of last year. My biggest symptoms are being off balance and dizziness. I absolutely hate it and I hate getting up in the morning. The evenings are ok for me but all day long is a huge struggle. There are so many days I would like to just give up but I have to keep strong and keep telling myself it is going to pass and everything is going to be ok. I am so tired of life some days. I want to be able to live again like I used to. I never would have thought I would be going through something liek this. I have always been so independent. I have also been all through the program. I have had coaching throught the program and have also had a session with Lucinda one on one. I just can't get past the physical feelings and the neg. thinking. You and I are in the same possition and I really wish it would stop. If you would like to talk more PM me.

Ashley

I you sure were not twins?I can hardly believe someone is so close in timing and situations.Lets do keep in touch.

I was thinking the same thing as soon as I ready your post. I definitly need some support and encouragement from someone in the same boat. I don't have much of that. If you ever want to talk I am hear. I will send you a PM with my number.

Same here .I sent you a PM too.See you there.

Hello guys!I too can totally relate!I've had anxiety for 12 years at least but the last 2 have been terrible!The mornings are the same for me as you've described.The days are not great either.Evening is better for me also.I have the dizziness and off balanced feeling too.I get these feelings in the shower everyday and if I'm out!I don't go out much yet because I'm working on my agoraphobia.I'm getting out a few times a week.A few months ago I wasn't leaving the house at all.That went on for almost 2 years!I'm thankful for my progress but I just can't seem to shake off this anxiety to the point where I can function normally.It would be great to be able to talk to someone who can relate.I feel so alone and confused about what's happening to me.Someone please post me back.Thank you!

Dear Fearnot, I too have bad mornings. If I wake up without a panic attack I count the day as very good. Usually, I wake up out of a sound sleep, sometimes in the middle of a dream with a panic attack. It is always at the same time between 4 or 5. I have started to do deep breathing as soon as I wake up and feel it coming on. It seemed to help me this morning. I also have the dizziness and off balanced feeling. For years, I thought I always had a sinus infection or allergies because my head always feels stuffed up and I get dizzy and spacey. But now I know that it is a symptom of the anxiety disorder. It still doesn't make it go away but it puts things in better perspective for me now. This disorder sure is challenging isn't it? I feel better starting around noon everyday but it sure makes you not want to go to sleep at night because you know what the morning brings. I am on paxil cr, 25 milligrams. I was on 10 milligrams but would have really bad mornings and my doctor said maybe I needed controlled realease because it might go through my system to fast and that was why my mornings were awful. At first, it didn't seem like it was working but the attacks are getting farther apart now that I have been on the medicine for 3 weeks. It's comforting to know that I'm not so alone out there, because you do feel like you are the only one going through this and I want to tell you that you aren't. Good Luck and Hope you start having better mornings.

rabel1203@yahoo.com It is comforting to know I am not insane. I have had a problem with mornings so bad in the last two years that on some days i don't bother getting out of bed and then I beat myself up for the remainder of the day. I just started this program and pray that it works. I also feel better at night, but worked shift work for 18 years and wonder if that is why I do not sleep at night.

I think a lot of us have anxiety in the mornings. Mine has been diminishing though since I started the program and listen to the relaxation audio and another one I have before I go to sleep. Our adrenaline levels are supposedly at their peak in the early morning hours so those of us with anxiety probably feel it more than other people. We may also be ultra sensitive to the drop in blood sugar levels that happens at night so I eat something as soon as I wake up and it has helped a lot. I also take a banana and a piece of oat bran bread to bed with me. How romantic huh?

I will be in prayer for you all! I went through this for six months. I feel blessed to awake feeling normal. I still have days once in a while but nothing like before. I know how hard it is! I feel for all of you who suffer though. Dreading to go to sleep because next is the awful morning. I found so much peace in reading the Psalms. The program was a huge help as well!
I just wanted to say I feel for you, and I want to encourage you, if only in a small way.

God Bless,
Ivy

Mornings used to be the worst time for me too. I used to hate going to bed for fear of the morning. I started spending time before bed visualizing what the next day was going to be like. I gave myself something to look forward to, something small. I bought a pretty crystal amethyst candle holder to use while I showered and dressed(amethyst is a calming crystal). I love coffee so I spend money on my favorite Saxbys coffee and have a coffee pot that makes it for me in the morning before I get up. These things sound small and possibly insignificant but they do help me. It gives me something to look forward to, I also began counting my blessings before I got out of bed, something that helps to focus on the postive.

Mary Wargo Hello!I had to laugh because I go to bed with 2 bananas!One to eat right before I fall asleep and one to eat you know just incase I don't make it to the kitchen in the morning.HA HA LOL!Anxiety does make us do the silliest things!God Bless you!

I just want to thank all of you for your support.I find it hard to believe so many people have this problem but there doesnt seem to be a solution. I cant stay in bed if II wanted to because thats when my brain goes into high gear.I have to get moving ,like NOW.I am bearly able to tolerate the anxiety but as long as IM busy I can get thru the AM but if I slow down I get real nerves.The main haughting

thought is what to do even tho I have pleny to do.Thats what bugs me as soon as I wake. GOD BLESS us all.

Yeah my most difficult time is when I wake up too! I love going to bed and used to love waking up but I'm anxious in the am and it does carry through the day too. (fire chief/emt)