Morning anxiety and OCD episodes

I am so tired of waking up in the morning and being hit immediately by my OCD and anxiety. Literally, before I can THINK about anything it’s like something hits me in the face and all the thoughts and worries come crashing in my head and within about 3 seconds my body reacts and I get instantly fidgety, I feel nauseous and I feel panic setting in as if something horrible is about to happen. The first thing out my mouth is, Father, help me!🙏🏽 it’s all I can say because I’m so overwhelmed with waking up that way😢. I really don’t know how to help myself. I can’t remember the last time I’ve awaken and felt at peace or could just breathe and I mean years, decades even. I would love some tips on how to help myself with this.

aj899

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 1y

I have found that severely reducing my alcohol intake as well as staying hydrated has helped me overcome OCD almost entirely- the thoughts come on less strong now. I think also getting a full 8-9 hours of sleep is super helpful. This is what has helped me.

Nicole28

Date posted: 1y

@aj899 I drink a lot of water in fact I have my favorite water bottle at my bedside every night and I do notice that over the past few months I’ve been getting at least 8 hrs of sleep and waking without an alarm and that part is good but for most of those days I still wake that way. I’m wondering if it might have something to do with what I’m doing BEFORE I go to sleep like, what I’m watching or snacking on or just plain thinking about.

jadeith

Date posted: 1y

wishing u positive vibes 🫶🏼

Nicole28

Date posted: 1y

@jadeith Thank you🥰

mieasophie

Date posted: 1y

morning anxiety is the worst i especially feel it in my stomach and chest,it can ruin the day bc i don’t want to get out of bed but ive learned if you get up straight away and go wash ur face and put some music on it helps, because the longer u sit in bed and think about it the worse it gets!

User234555444

Date posted: 1y

I put my best effort to go on a walk once im fully awake(helps me focus on my breathing) and definitely avoid scrolling on my phone in bed, usually getting up as fast as I can when I awake. Building a good morning routine sort of makes me not dread it so much

Iceberg Climber

Date posted: 25w

Rolling Anxiety Attacks with OCD?

Does anyone have any experience with this? I wake up early with severe, severe anxiety and nothing seems to help. I try embracing the anxiety, breathing, and exercising. But these things only seem to help a little. Fortunately, I do think the length of the attacks are getting shorter (mainly because I'm still trying my best to live normally in spite of them), but they are still lasting a good 5-6 hours. They are quite debilitating. Does anyone have any advice for dealing with these? I've read much about potential solutions (being okay with the anxiety), but I was looking for some personal antecdotes. Thank you

Krome_da

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 23w

Pretty Tough Morning

So I’m not sure how many/if any of you are Christians, but I’m assuming this can still make sense to some of you. This morning has been rough. I’m constantly thinking, “am I saved? Have I never been saved and I’m tricking myself into thinking I am? When I’m listening to Christian music am I doing for the right reasons? Is it too late for me?”. Things I know the truthful answers to but yet I still think these thoughts. I don’t understand why. Why do I constantly think about these “what if”’s? My heart always feels so heavy and I feel as if I need to talk to God right then and there to make it stop and go away. But then am I talking to the Lord for the wrong reasons? And the cycle repeats. Thankfully, day one of my therapy is tonight and I’m hoping to find at least a little clarity on this stuff. I’ve had OCD for 7 years and I don’t even know how it works. Any advice?

baukje

Date posted: 13w

Morning dread

I always feel the most anxiety and dread in the morning. That’s when I start overthinking a lot, and it becomes really hard not to seek reassurance on the internet and so on. What do you all do to ease the morning anxiety a bit?

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