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Why do I wake up scared?

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charlotte46764
charlotte46764

It seems every morning when I wake up I feel so scared like I can feel fear through my body, but I'm not scared of anything? Is this normal? Also my doctor says my suffering anxiety but how can they be sure it's not a brain tumour with an mri?

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  • rosedee
    rosedee charlotte46764

    Posted

    That happens to me but I feel it all day. My doctor says I have health anxiety. It's so bad. I have had so many tests . I wake up wanting to go to the doctors. Just take it easy and keep busy.
  • smc89344
    smc89344 charlotte46764

    Posted

    It sounds like general anxiety disorder. I've had it all my life...
    • tonia_2003
      tonia_2003 smc89344

      Posted

      Hi Sandi, did you ever start your meds? I ended up in the hospital for about 5 days. I hated it. They are changing my meds from Paxil 45mg to Prozac 10mg right now. They upped my clonazepam, which I wasn't happy about. This medication change over is rough. The Prozac is giving me headaches, nausea and added anxiety. Don't know if I can do this, but I have got to do something.
    • smc89344
      smc89344 tonia_2003

      Posted

      Yes I did start it...2 days ago....I started at the min dose and felt the side effects within an hour....yesterday was rough...today not so bad. From paxil I'm surprised they didn't recommend cipralex...that's the newest form of paxil. Less side effects apparently and faster acting.

      I'm sorry to hear that you're going thru a rough time 😔. I'm still experiencing anxiety and still on clonazepam daily as well

    • tonia_2003
      tonia_2003 smc89344

      Posted

      I can't take Lexapro, what you call Cipralex. I had genetic testing done and my body supposedly reacts with Paxil and Lexapro the same way. My body doesn't metabolize it right, therefore I'll be back in the same problem again. The Prozac is giving me headaches, nausea and having to go to the bathroom. Mainly headaches and nausea, oh and it increases anxiety when you first start on it.
    • smc89344
      smc89344 tonia_2003

      Posted

      Oh do u?? Geez. Yes I can only imagine the side effects ur experiencing. ...they're all similar I think. I've been feeling gaggy and nauseous when I think about it...trying to focus on other things and keeping busy. I don't feel as fuzzy today which I'm happy about. When did u start Prozac?
  • nattalie36373
    nattalie36373 charlotte46764

    Posted

    It is General Anxiety Disorder, I used to happen to me every night but now it only happens sometimes. I was in my friend's bed watching tv two nights ago and fell asleep. It happened then, I jolted awake and it freaked him out a little. My body literally jerks so hard it's very unnerving to the person beside you. But I was all calm like 'oh it happens sometimes.' Isn't it just awful how we get so used to our symtoms?
  • Guest
    Guest charlotte46764

    Posted

    I have similar issues. For me, I have anxiety issues which stem from a passing of a friend and other issues, and in the morning, I am the most vulnerable. My mind hasn't had time to wake up and be totally rational, so the fear, panic, and anxiety takes over. 

    Can you pinpoint anything that triggered your anxiety?

    • charlotte46764
      charlotte46764 Guest

      Posted

      I think it was that I convinced myself I had a brain tumour as was getting headaches and then it just got really bad without me realised till I was already experiencing strong anxiety rolleyes
    • Guest
      Guest charlotte46764

      Posted

      It really sounds like health anxiety to me.

      How long ago was that?

      Have you asked your doctor about therapy or CBT?

       

    • Guest
      Guest charlotte46764

      Posted

      Awesome!

      I'm waiting on my therapy appointment at around the end of june so I'm struggling sometimes.

      Is this your first time in therapy?

    • Guest
      Guest charlotte46764

      Posted

      I've seen a therapist or a counsellor before, but not really consistently and I wasn't at my worst point. I want to go more often once my appointments start.

      Are you exctied to get therapy as well?

    • Guest
      Guest charlotte46764

      Posted

      so excited. I need it so badly

      Could I PM you some time if i need to talk?

    • Guest
      Guest charlotte46764

      Posted

      Thank you!

      If you need anything at all, post on here or feel free to send me a PM.

      you are not alone and you can beat this.

      Good luck and all the best!

      smile

    • rosedee
      rosedee Guest

      Posted

      It's great to have somèone to talk to I too have health anxiety and I feel at times do alone. My family and friends are great but sick of hearing about my problems. I have gone to a concellor but did do much. I stress about everything that at time is do over welling. Take care you are not alone 🙁
    • lorieeann
      lorieeann rosedee

      Posted

      I am the same exact way,  I stress about anything and everything most of the time, especially when something changes. Like going somewhere with people I dont really know, I like being alone alot too.....I am single but have kids and Grandkids and family who I all get along great with, co-workers too. I should not feel this way. I have an appointment to see someone soon. 
    • lorieeann
      lorieeann Guest

      Posted

      I'm the person that is always thinking, what if...this will happen, that will happen, etc..morning anxiety, promotes a bad day for me. I hate it. I sometimes think its hormones. 

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