Struggling with morning routines and lack of motivation; any suggestions?

Morning Madness

Does anyone have the worst OC in the morning? It feels like Groundhog’s Day when I Got You Babe starts every morning - awaking to the same old thing. I lay in bed trying to go back to sleep and run from my rumination, but it just builds up more and more. I finally force myself to get up and get moving, do some ERP- oh and I have no taste for anything that I used to like - coffee, bagels, etc. Any suggestions? Techniques? Please share.

Username: JamesMYJamesMY

Date posted: 49w ago

The usual advice I hear is that once the thoughts/ rumination wake you up, get up and start your day. Don't sit and ruminate.

Username: Jeremiah17:7-8Jeremiah17:7-8

Date posted: 49w ago

Yep. I totally relate. If it's earlier than I want to get up, I put on a mediation or read. That typically relaxes me and I fall back asleep. If it's about time to get up, then I just get up. I've found the more I try to force myself to stay in bed and "sleep" the worse my anxiety gets because I'm afraid of the thoughts. I'm working on not being afraid of them. Talking back to to the ocd is helpful.

Username: Soup Time 🥫Soup Time 🥫

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 49w ago

I read in a book that your brain is “stickier” (clings to intrusive thoughts more) in certain situations and at certain times. The morning is included there. My recommendation is immediately drinking some water, which will perk you up

Username: TapDrumRollTapDrumRoll

Date posted: 49w ago

Yes! I’m there almost daily. I just cheerlead myself as usual “Ok! I can’t put it off. I better just get up and nourish myself and the shower is always good. I will do my best today.” Yes and I try to get enough sleep too. Because if I’m tired it makes the whole day start off lousy. As for not wanting your favorite foods, check with your doctor to see if you have depression, because it happened to me. Otherwise, maybe you are just under a lot of stress and can’t enjoy food. You are your own best friend. Think of what your friend would tell you in the morning when you are listening to your thoughts and feeling stuck in bed. ❤️💫

Username: ma1352

Date posted: 2y ago

Ruminating

I have always suffered from OCD. It keeps changing from one thing to another. I take medication and I used to see an OCD therapist who helped me tremendously. My new OCD is that if I wake up around 4 am, I can’t go back to sleep. I have been fighting it for two months. My psychiatrist wants to increase or change my med. I’m not sure about that. Do you have any suggestions how to deal with this? Lack of sleep has interfered with life in such a horrible way.

Username: albj7777

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y ago

Hard Mornings

Is there anything that you all do that’s not a compulsion or ritual that helps with your OCD and anxiety in the mornings?

Username: sierraxeliza...

Date posted: 1y ago

Advice on Morning Anxiety

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone else experiences the same thing / has any advice on it! My OCD tends to be strongest in the morning, and it can make getting ready for the day pretty difficult. I always push through and continue with my morning / day, and eventually the OCD gets a little “less loud” so to speak, but I would love some insight on anything that has helped others in terms of not having so much anxiety upon waking up. I’m currently in therapy, but my next session won’t be for a few days as I’m on vacation at the moment.

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