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Trisha Chakraborty

Feeling Anxious After Waking Up? Here’s Why

Waking up in the morning should be calm and relaxing, but have you ever experienced that you are having anxiety or your head is not stopping you just having random thoughts. And all of this is happening just after waking up, not even standing up from your bed. For many their day begins with chest pain, racing thought or something which is very uneasy. Nowadays morning anxiety has become very common in every area. You should not overlook it, it is linked to how your body and mind transition from sleep to wakefulness.

Understanding Morning Anxiety

Calm mornings can help reduce anxiety.

Feeling anxiety just after waking up or having multiple thoughts at the same time, is not a medical problem. It shows an emotionally demanding life change or a phase of a life which you are suffering right now.

Ongoing morning anxiety can sometimes be linked to generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), a condition marked by persistent, uncontrollable worry about everyday matters such as work, finances, relationships, or health. If this feeling is hard to manage and you don't know what to do next you can contact a mental health expert for this.

Why Morning Anxiety Feels Stronger

Soft morning sunlight through a window

Morning anxiety usually happens due to the mixture of physical and mental factors. Stress hormones naturally rise or strike to some people in the morning which is not noticeable for some but some people get really tensed or stressed up due to this. It may cause restlessness, a racing heart, or a nervous feeling, especially if you are already tired or stressed.

Intake of extra caffeine , poor sleep cycle, skipping meals, late night habits can put extra pressure on your body which affects your next day mood cycle. What you think before going to bed or while sleeping can also make you feel heavier the next day in the morning. If this feeling continues often, it may be linked to anxiety or low mood, and getting professional help can make a real difference.

Simple Ways to Ease Anxiety After Waking Up

Simple breathing can settle anxious feelings.

Small daily changes or adapting simple habits can change your morning anxiety problems.start your morning slowly without rushing, take a deep breath before checking your phone and do not stand just after waking up take some time to open your eyes properly and then mentally awaken. Gentle stretching, light meditation, or a short walk can calm your body and mind.

Eating a healthy breakfast with adding some protein daily can maintain your body and will help to steady your sugar level as well. Try not to drink coffee or tea right after waking up, as too much caffeine can increase anxious feelings. Try not to drink coffee or tea right after waking up, as too much caffeine can increase anxious feelings.

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