When we sleep we relax, and when we wake up, the difference between the relaxed state and the waking state can be jarring, and this can make us feel anxious. We all know the shock of waking up from a deep sleep to a loud alarm, and how anxiety provoking that can be. On awakening, our bodies produce a hormone called cortisol which is released when it’s time to wake up. Cortisol is also released as a response to stress and it can make us feel tense and anxious. This intense feeling will wear off as the day wears on. Remember “this is just a burst of cortisol which is your body’s natural response to waking up”. This might help in not becoming anxious about morning anxiety. Another physical reason we might feel anxious when we wake up is that our blood sugar level drops overnight while we sleep, and this can cause feelings of anxiety in some people. Eating something soon after you get out of bed will help. Alternatively, have a snack or drink by your bed and have this before getting up. Lastly, the thought of 'oh no, here we go again' can also make your stomach flip and heart race as the thought of another day being spent in the grip of anxiety and panic is always worse first thing. Remember though - however you feel when you first wake up is not a reflection to how the rest of your day will be.
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