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Dealing with morning anxiety?

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Hello!  Every morning I experience anxiety and tight/knots in my stomach.  It seems to calm down usually before noon, and the remainder of the day I’m ok.  I’m on Prozac 20mg (7-8wks).  I read that many others experience this too.   Any assistance is greatly appreciated.   Here goes...

- Will the Prozac eventually clear up my morning anxiety?  How much longer? Might I have to increase my dose?

- How do you manage your morning bouts of anxiety and stomach knots? 

- I also have trouble with my sleep.  I wake up sometimes at 2am to 4am and can’t get back to sleep. Frustrating!

Thanks in advance for any thoughts or recommendations.   Wishing everyone well. 

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  • Donna23316
    Donna23316 Guest

    Posted

    Hello, I'm afraid my reply may be rather short as I don't take prozac but other tablets. However, I felt compelled to respond as I also wake up  at around 4am, no matter what time I go to bed.I can never get back to sleep. I might as well get up as my anxiety, sometimes wakes me up as in my hearts pounding. You can't relax when your hearts pounding.My anxiety is also worse in the morning . This tends to be the case and affects many people. You're not alone. Donna xxx

    • Guest
      Guest Donna23316

      Posted

      Thanks Donna.  Yeah, I wake up about the same time as you.  Like clock work...   I get frustrated because I know I could use more sleep.  Being awake gives opportunity for my anxiety to get the better me.   Mornings are really uncomfortable.  Ugh!
    • Donna23316
      Donna23316 Guest

      Posted

      I definitely agree with you. I'm the only one up at that stupid o'clock. I remember when I was a teenager living at home. My mum couldn't get me out of bed! Then when I was old enough to go to clubs and pubs, it was even harder! Oh those heady, carefree days! Xxc

    • Guest
      Guest Donna23316

      Posted

      Same goes for me.  I was thinking it’s an age thing (waking up early), but this is nuts. If I could sleep through to 6am I’d be overjoyed. But not to be.  Then the anxiety waves kick in.  Double whammy!   I just hope my meds calm this down for me, given a little more time.  
    • Donna23316
      Donna23316 Guest

      Posted

      They will hun, look, I know how how hard it is living with anxiety. I deal with it everyday. It's an everyday occurance for me. Apart from the morning,guaranteed, at some point during the day I feel shaky and gitterery. It's horrible, I hate it. I can never get used to it. Although, I try not to put any importance on it. And just let it pass. Message me anytime you need to, this way or privately. We'll both be up the same time, so anytime. Give your tablets time, they should work. Donna xxx

  • Kristenswan
    Kristenswan Guest

    Posted

    Hey tsea

    "Will the Prozac eventually clear up my morning anxiety?  How much longer? Might I have to increase my dose?"

    You should ask a doctor rather than here. I think they can help you with this. Every drug has its side effects and don't take a chance to get in worse condition with increase your dose without doctor prescription.

    Wishing you to get back normal soon.

    • Guest
      Guest Kristenswan

      Posted

      This is good advice Kristenswan.  I’ll certainly inquire before I try anything on my own. Plus I’m concerned that if I were to increase my dose I would experience those horrible side effects again.  I want to avoid THAT if at all possible.   Thanks again.  
    • Kristenswan
      Kristenswan Guest

      Posted

      Okay. And keep in touch with us. I hope you will get the best treatment.
    • Guest
      Guest Kristenswan

      Posted

      Thank you.  These posts and everyone’s feedback has been invaluable.  Very supportive and comforting knowing I’m not alone in my fight. 
    • Kristenswan
      Kristenswan Guest

      Posted

      It happens to everybody so, You don't have to feel alone. We all are here to support and motivate each other. You can ask for help anytime you feel lonely.

  • pauline00568
    pauline00568 Guest

    Posted

    DRs are tending not to prescribe ad due to their side effects and also ineffectiveness and difficulty in weaning off as can take two years.Same applies to 'anti anxiety' pills. CBT, Mindfullness, Yoga, Meditation are safer therapies.

    • Guest
      Guest pauline00568

      Posted

      Pauline - I’ve tried everything you list except for yoga.  I’m going to look into that.  Thanks. 
  • CPGS21
    CPGS21 Guest

    Posted

    Have had this too though feeling a lot better thanks to friends and the knowledge that counselling starts on Monday.  Also am eating regularly again.  A friend on Prozac took about 3 months to get settled.  And was on it for a year and now has strategies to waylay oncoming stress due to hypnotic counselling.   Good luck.   You may feel alone but as this website shows there are many of us.  
    • Guest
      Guest CPGS21

      Posted

      Good to know CPGS21.  I was hoping hear something like this.  I pray the Prozac will continue to work and eventually settle down my mornings.  I want to feel “better” so badly.  This is so intrusive on my life.  Thank you and be well. 
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