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Anxiety much worse in the morning!

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sam04048
sam04048

My anxiety levels are much worse in the morning, i wake up with heart palpitations, fidgety, restless, shaky hands and general worry about the day ahead. Once i'm up, my heart races, and i gag, but nothing comes out because my stomachs empty, where i'm not eating. I also suffer depression.

Is this a normal feeling?

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  • jennifer21990
    jennifer21990 sam04048

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    hi..  how are u feeling now?  i just started lexapro again and i am feeling the same way you were..  any help would be greatful..
  • Lsutiger1989
    Lsutiger1989 sam04048

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    Was doing pretty good, stopped taking the sertraline about 6 months ago because I didn't like how it made me feel. Out of the blue last week I had a bad panic attack at work...no idea what triggered it. Im still recovering from it. Barely eating, shaky all the time, much worse in the morning. By mid day my nerves have calmed down and I'm mostly normal. Started taking the sertraline again...don't know what else to do 

  • jones44
    jones44 sam04048

    Posted

    hi all, pregabalin can be very effective for treating anxiety including morning anxiety so perhaps discuss this with your doctor
  • mastershay1
    mastershay1 sam04048

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    I kept waking up early (5-6 hours of sleep) with intense mental and physical anxiety and feelings of doom for over 6 months, and resolved it by taking lots of electrolytes. I felt better within days. Pedialyte is a popular brand but has lots of sugar, Tippy Toes is a rival brand and I’m guessing other brands and the powders could work too. I’m not sure if it was a specific ingredient or not. This is after having gone to various doctors and tried all kinds of supplements, and nothing worked up until the electrolytes. Maybe this will help someone else.

  • jan34534
    jan34534 sam04048

    Posted

    yes its very normal with anxiety. im worse in the morning too. exercise can relieve some stress as well as staying busy.

    do u take any meds?

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