I wake up in the morning and feel a very deep sense of dread. If I get myself up and moving on to my daily tasks, I find that most days, it helps my anxiety by lessening it. However, there are some days where it doesn't. I can feel great the night before, and BAM! The next morning, I'll awaken with my heart racing, all these thoughts flying through my head, a deep sense of derealization (which is probably the scariest anxiety-related symptom to me). I was wondering if anyone else has this morning dread and what you do to cope with it. Any help is greatly appreciated!
hey natalie, i mainly got those feelings everytime before i had to go to work. what helped me for a while was trying to stick to a very strict routine, like: get up, have breakfast, get dressed and ready, grab your stuff and leave right away. if i e.g. spent too much time in the bathroom panic attack would strike, maybe even with self harm then. i made sure i prepared my things the night before too. all to basically not have the chance to start thinking too much.
so i the end anything that can distract may be helpful. i have to say though it only lasted for a certain time so i think it's impossible for you to learn how to directly deal with the anxiety.
do you see a counsellor or go to a group? CBT is very useful in giving you the right skills.
btw, welcome to this site :-)
love
maedi
Thank you, Maedi! I am definitely trying to just get myself up in the mornings and get started with things I have to do during the day. It really does help. It's just bad when I want to be lazy and lie in the bed for a while! LOL. I am not seeing any kind of therapist. I am taking two different medications and trying to manage my anxiety on my own through acceptance. I have had it for 15+ years, so I learn day by day what I need to do. So far, I'm not doing too bad, actually! The morning dread is what determines what kind of day I'm going to have, though. I really only get one day a week where I can just relax and sleep in, but I do find that there may be a few days a week I get the dread feeling. I was just curious as so if there were any other people who have any suggestions. Thank you sooo much for your reply!
you're very welcome natalie!
maybe posting on here might be another way for you to help overcome or at least delay that dread. it certainly has helped me in the past.
keep us posted!
all the best
maedi
Hi,i have exactly the same problem. I have really bad derealization and the moment i open my eyes...pufff!!! Drama! I cannot control it, and it really scares me....
Hello....When my anxiety is high I feel so much safer at bedtime. Waking up is terrible. I will be shaking. I have seen my Doctor and a Therapist. I am also taking medication. Sometimes it helps if I go outside and work around the yard. I try to think of positive things and tell myself that I will be fine. Unfortunately that isn't always enough.
This is my first support group and I am hoping that it will help.