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Nervous wreck when first waking up..

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stacey28088
stacey28088

Anybody else feel really nervous/Shaky when waking up ?.Ive noticed I rush downstairs to take my meds as soon as I wake up. This is when all the awful weird feelings start creeping up my head like spiders. Once I have a banana and a cup of De Cafe coffee I settle down...

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  • justine12414
    justine12414 stacey28088

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    Yes,I do,feel horrendously anxious when first waking,it's a horrible feeling. I think it's when the adrenaline levels are at their highest. I too have a banana first thing,and glad you are having de-caff. What meds are you on?
    • stacey28088
      stacey28088 justine12414

      Posted

      Hi Justine..

      Im on Fluoxitine and I have Amiltriptiline in a night..Its been a real bad few weeks. I suddenly stupidly decided to come off my meds 4 months ago and felt fine until 4 weeks ago. Panic attack city sad..x

    • justine12414
      justine12414 stacey28088

      Posted

      I know the feeling,have been an anxious mess since June. Currently day 12 of Escitalopram,but like all antidepressants I think they make you worse before better. Do the amitryptaline help at all?
    • stacey28088
      stacey28088 justine12414

      Posted

      I felt more anxious when I started with the fluoxetine now I feel calm and spaced out like a little stoned lol. Yeah Amitriptiline relaxes you and I have a great nights sleep with them..x
    • anne240
      anne240 justine12414

      Posted

      I have always wondered why I feel like this in the mornings.  I think your explanation about adrenaline levels could be true.  I always feel as though my brain is awash. 

      I am not on medication.  I drink de caff coffee but don't like bananas.  I take quite a few supplements.

    • justine12414
      justine12414 tonya46846

      Posted

      Hi Tonya,not sure about the Escitalopram yet as started 12 days ago on 2.5mg for 4 days,then 5mg,then finally to 10mg 2 days ago (due to my fear of side effects) Had a nightmare time with Sertraline so am hoping these work without adverse effects. Have some 2mg Diazepam to help if needed. Do you like them,are they working for you? x
    • justine12414
      justine12414 anne240

      Posted

      Hi Anne,that's great that you are not on medication. Am very interested in what supplements help with anxiety/depression,what do you take if you don't mind me asking? x
    • tonya46846
      tonya46846 justine12414

      Posted

      Yes the lexapro is working. No terrible side affects.. I take mine at night just cuz they make me sleepy. I take ativan as needed to help.. When do you take your lexapro?
  • tonya46846
    tonya46846 stacey28088

    Posted

    I also feel worse in the morning.. I take lexapro 10mg and a beta blocker before bed and still wake anxiousa and dizzy wasn't sure why. I'm on week 3 of lexapro and it seems to be helping. I still take ativan as needed..  
  • anne240
    anne240 stacey28088

    Posted

    I have always had this.  On medication or off, I awake feeling terrible.  Takes a long time for me to settle down.  You are lucky yours does not last too long.

    Many times I have taken meds and gone back to bed.  Now not on any anti depressants or prescribed medication, so what I feel must be anxiety.  I think this must be normal as I have read a lot of messages where people with depression and anxiety feel bad when they awaken.

  • Aspinan
    Aspinan stacey28088

    Posted

    Hi Stacey, your not alone on that one I think mornings are the worst time for most anxiety sufferers.

    Banana also for me and de caff coffee, some times have a crumpet with jam on.. Yum.

     

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