Why Is It That Many People Feel Anxiety Worst In The Morning

When we wake most of us feel sluggish. It takes
a while for the body to switch from the sleep mode
to being active and mentally alert.

You will often hear people say that they
are not a ‘morning person'.

People with general anxiety find this sluggish
morning feeling quite difficult as they feel more
vulnerable to anxious thoughts and bodily sensations
due to this sluggish feeling.

It is also common to 'check in' mentally first thing in
the morning to see how anxious you are feeling.

The sluggish feeling in your mind and body
does not feel positive and that in itself can
trigger worries that the anxiety problem is not improving.

If you often feel morning anxiety it is
important to understand that it is common and that
it should not be viewed as a setback or an indicator
that you are going to feel like this all day.

If you want a quick 20 minute routine to shake
morning anxiety do the following:

1.Acceptance

Wake up and try not to overanalyze how you
are feeling. If you notice that you do
feel quite anxious, accept it and remind
yourself that in just 20 minutes you will
be feeling a lot more relaxed.

2. Gratitude

Have a small note book and pen beside you bed
and as soon as you wake up jot down three
things you are truly grateful for in your life.
This short gratitude exercise will really jump
start you into a positive mental state of mind.
It is important to only jot down a few short sentences
because if you make this exercise too time consuming
you may not continue it everyday. Doing this one thing
alone will be enough to change how you feel each morning.


3.Stretch

Step out of bed, open the window for some fresh air
and then begin some light stretching. (You will find
many excellent stretching routines online). Stretching
sends a message to your body that it is morning time and
it helps release muscle tension you may have built
up over night. You will feel more flexible and
interestingly less tense mentally after
some good stretches.

4. Shower

Next take a cold shower! No, it’s not particularly pleasant
but it really kicks your mind and body into action and
you will feel mentally much more alert and far less
intimidated by any anxious sensations in your body.
If that's too intense for you then vary the temperature
between cold and warm. Studies show our body’s
immune system benefits as the number of white blood
cells produced increases with regular cold showers.


5. Breakfast.

Be sure to avoid coffee and caffeinated teas. Instead
have a cup of hot water with a slice of lemon. This is
a really great way to give your whole system (in particular
your liver) a healthy morning boost. Never skip breakfast
no matter how pushed for time you are. Be sure to eat a
nutritious breakfast as it will really help buffer you
against feelings of stress as the morning progresses.

Eat..

-Whole grains

-Low-fat protein

-Low-fat dairy

-Fruits and vegetables


If your taking natural supplemets now is a good
time to take them.



To sum up:

It is very common to feel slightly more anxious
in the morning than other times of the day. Use
the above routine for one week and notice the
difference in how you