morning anxiety

[Britabb]

Hmmmm interesting honeylove... I have a decaf tea or coffee but no food. I feel unable to eat. Any suggestions ?? I can eat the night before. And yes anxiety improves as day goes on. By eve it's almost disappeared!!

Also I've ordered some inositol powder?? Has anyone ever tried it??

[HoneyLove]

It sounds like it could be an issue with low blood sugar then, so it's well worth experimenting with food to see if it helps alleviate that anxiety for you

When you don't eat your blood sugars drop and it can cause a whole range of problems, including anxiety, if you don't eat in time. It can even cause panic attacks because of how strange you may feel. I've found myself anxious, depressed, manic and even paranoid all because of low blood sugars if I forget to eat! It has a major effect on some of us.

If you're feeling better as the day goes on this is likely to be because eventually you eat and your blood sugars come up again. Food is fuel for your brain & body, you really need to eat regularly to feel your best, it's just good basic maintenance for your body & mind. Skipping breakfast (especially with anxiety problems!) is a bad idea, you really need to refuel before the day begins.

The funny thing about low blood sugar is that it can often make us feel like not eating at all, or even it can make you feel nauseous, it can be hard to push past that feeling, but if you make yourself eat something it will be worth it to feel better. Just take small bites and be firm with yourself!

If you find it hard to eat in the mornings just keep the food simple like a slice of toast, some fruit like a banana, yoghurt and orange juice. Try to eat carbs with some protein for the best combination.

If you can manage it porridge will keep your blood sugars stable for longer than any other cereal. A boiled egg with some whole meal toast is also very good for you!

I used to keep a banana on my bedside locker to eat the moment I woke up, when my anxiety was really bad or when I am sick and my blood sugars are low. It can help you to get going before the day starts and eliminate that feeling of anxiety before it begins

[hanshan]

One way I try to limit morning anxiety is by taking my meds in the evening, so they are still at high levels in the morning.

I find a cup or two of old-fashioned caffeine-rich tea with milk helps the morning look better.

A friend of mine gets up early, burns some incense and does Buddhist meditation.

The blood sugar idea is also worth following up. Even if you can't eat in the morning, some fruit juice or glucose drink might be helpful.

[Barnabas75]

What helps me is doing stretches and some light excercises.Gets rid of tension and stress.Strange how in our sleep it builds up.All the best.