Feeling jittery/anxious upon waking up - some input would be appreciated

tgirl

tgirl

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Almost every morning just as I wake up I feel a jittery anxious feeling in my chest, so I have to get out of bed pretty quickly. I envy the people who can lounge comfortably in bed for awhile. I feel like I will explode, and this feeling can go away quickly or can last quite awhile; it varies. I’ve had this for quite awhile and wonder if it might be associated with a rise in cortisol levels, menopause… who knows? I’ve mentioned it to my doctor a few times and he just gives me a blank stare. He says my blood work is all normal, including blood sugar etc. I also have insomnia, not every night, but frequently enough.

I would love to hear how people resolved this, and what they feel caused this feeling. Thank you!
 
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Hey, @tgirl. Feels like good old anxiety to me. I strongly recommend a mindful breathing practice, which I use all the time for bouts of anxiety, insomnia, and even heartburn. When I remember to employ deep breathing if I wake in the middle of the night with my mind racing, I'm asleep before I know it. And I often do it in the morning, while still lying in bed, before facing the day.

It's a technique that is too easy to dismiss, but in fact powerfully effective, and grounded in physiology.

It might not turn you into a lounger, mind you, but it will help you start your day with more equanimity - if you will allow that.
 
JanAtheCPA said:
Hey, @tgirl. Feels like good old anxiety to me. I strongly recommend a mindful breathing practice, which I use all the time for bouts of anxiety, insomnia, and even heartburn. When I remember to employ deep breathing if I wake in the middle of the night with my mind racing, I'm asleep before I know it. And I often do it in the morning, while still lying in bed, before facing the day.

It's a technique that is too easy to dismiss, but in fact powerfully effective, and grounded in physiology.

It might not turn you into a lounger, mind you, but it will help you start your day with more equanimity - if you will allow that.
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Thanks Jan. Just to make sure I’m doing it right, should I just google mindful breathing?
 
Claire Weeks book mentions am anxiety. She suggests getting up and not laying about because not engaging in life activities can lead to time we can engage in rumination and worry. Claire suggests getting up and going for a walk.
Question. Who’s to say that loungers are relaxing? Perhaps they are laying there in anxiety?
 
Cactusflower said:
Question. Who’s to say that loungers are relaxing? Perhaps they are laying there in anxiety?
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I had two friends lying at the bed for hours going more and more anxious and sad in the morning. It is not what someone needs.
Besides, it is so common to get up anxious when you have much stuff to accomplish, even more when you don't like it! So, get up and accomplish the liked ones ( or the absolutely must) and cancel the rest :):):):)
 
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