Even if you don’t have clinical anxiety, you may often find yourself waking up anxious.
These includeheadaches, decreased energy, poor concentration, short-term memory problems, irritability, and anxiety.
If that’s the case, consider changing your alarm to one that wakes you with soothing music.
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Your a.m. anxiety may also be worsened by the long list of tasks you better complete.
First, identify the thoughts that need changing, and then develop your own positive counter-statements.
For example, let’s say you wake up and your first thoughts are, “I feel terrible.
How am I going to drive to work today?
Ill never get through the day.
Whats wrong with me?”
If I have trouble with anxiety during the day, I can userelaxation techniquesthat will calm me down.
I’m in control.
Anxiety is a normal human emotion, and it’s my cue to relax."
Consider Your Diet
Research suggests a link between diet and anxiety.
What you eat has the potential to either trigger or ease anxiety.
While the science is still not robust on this theory, it certainly may be worth a try.
It’s best to not carry the burden of your worries on your own shoulders.
Let someone who’s trained in treating anxiety disorders help you feel better and get well.
For more mental health resources, see ourNational Helpline Database.
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