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What is with the massive anxiety when waking up
What is it about OCD that gives us huge anxiety when waking up. I have also been sleeping terribly.
What is it about OCD that gives us huge anxiety when waking up. I have also been sleeping terribly.
It is the worst. The absolute worst. The swirling anxiety in my belly the moment my eyes open, the racing thoughts, the nausea, the chaos of fear that runs through me from adrenaline rushes. It’s miserable. I have come to believe that as soon as I realize Im awake, Im afraid for what lies ahead of me as far as ocd & intrusive thoughts go. What kind of day will I have today? What new thoughts will pop up, etc., etc. I just started taking an anti anxiety med last week and it has helped to slow it down. I take it around 10 each night, asleep by 10:30/10:45 and it has been getting me through the night. The mornings havent been filled with fear. The anxiety is still there, but more tolerable. At least now Im not hunched over holding my belly, pacing the floor, and trying not to barf. Long story short, I completely get you and I swore up & down I was never ever going to get better. Im not better yet, but I do believe my Lexapro & anti anxiety med is helping me manage. Looking forward to the future when this is all a thing of the past. Best of luck to you, and heres to a morning full of peace, calm, and relaxation!
I am just started taking Lexapro. This is my second massive OCD episode, and Lexapro for 3 months completely put me into recovery. Take care friend, one day at a time.
@Torquemada How long dis it take before you saw results from the Lexapro?
This post is so relatable.
@Scared1 2-3 weeks 10mg, but it was gradual, not like on or off, hardest thing is breaking the habit of engaging with the thoughts, after that I felt like my old self.
@Torquemada I am starting out on 5mg and if need be will move up. I was too afraid to jump in too fast. I am hoping I can stay where I am at with it, but who knows. So glad to hear yours is working for you!
I know, right?!
I was just about to post about this! It used to be that sleeping was my safe haven. And it would linger for at least a few hours into the beginning of my day until the intrusive thoughts would pop back in. But not anymore. The second I wake up the intrusive thoughts start coming and immediately the panic washes over me. It’s so awful. I’m trying to think of the thoughts as just that, thoughts, and that I don’t have to give meaning to them. It’s helped, but I’m not back to “normal” yet.
Does anyone else's OCD get worse when you haven't slept well? I haven't been sleeping well since this weekend and my OCD and anxiety is just making me feel super down. Does anyone else have this problem?
I was really anxious before I went to bed last night so I couldn't stop checking my phone because i kept getting scared i was gonna somehow use my phone while asleep and send people horrible messages. Then I managed to fall asleep but then i woke up really early in the morning and just couldn't get to sleep and my mind was racing. And then it somehow unearthed false memories from a few weeks ago. Then I had this thought that "I remember" and it just made me more anxious because I know I didn't do anything but my brain is trying to tell me that I remember. OCD makes no sense sometimes, but it's still scary all the same. I hope that everyone has a good day, or at least a better day than yesterday if you're having a rough time <3
Hello everyone. I have OCD and panic disorder. I take Prozac and Klonopin when needed. Has anyone here who has panic ever awaken from sleep in a panic? It has happened to me twice and I get really upset not understanding why this happens when I first wake. Is this common or not so much?thanks
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