Are mornings the hardest for anyone else?

Just want to say thank you to this community. I can’t find all of the right words to express how much it means to me to know that we are all on this journey together in a way, even when it feels like I am alone in the universe. I’ve noticed that my OCD is most unmanageable in the mornings. I have such an intense urge to continue sleeping until the afternoon every morning because I wake up and it feels like I am experiencing all of the physical guilt for any wrongdoing in my life. It is CRUSHING! I managed to get myself up and out of bed, over to my desk for work. But I’m literally just rocking back and forth in panic and horror as my brain rapid fires memories, ugly thoughts, etc. Do I just have to accept that this might be my life and try to live through the discomfort? It’s causing horrible stomach pains, headaches, everything is out of sorts while I’m having these thoughts.

victoriaelise

Date posted: 2d

Mornings have been very hard for me too. I wake up too early but I want to sleep more. And then I’m tired all day. I wake up with such high anxiety that it manifests physically in tight chest and tingling in arms and back. And then I get really low. But I find that getting up and starting to move around helps a bit. Like taking a shower or cleaning a little. I’m not sure if you’re on any medication but I just started some meds so I’m hoping they will help along with therapy 🙏 But I totally understand mornings are the worst!!

ElusiveButte...

User type: OCD Conqueror

Date posted: 2d

@victoriaelise I was on medication and went off, haven’t been able to find the right medication for me but I have an appointment tomorrow with a psychiatrist! Hoping this will be the appointment that starts the healing part of all of this because man it is hard! I hope your medication brings relief and you can find moments of peace today 💖

chiapuddingw...

Date posted: 8h

I hear you. I’m currently unemployed and my sleep schedule is all over the place. I’m not someone who has this figured out but you mentioned waking up and walking over to your desk. I’m not a health expert but I think it’s a universally known fact that exercising in the morning is very important. Again not an expert but your body is rocking back and forth so I think it’s craving physical exercise. Maybe a 30 min walk before work could help with that. Or stretching. Just some ideas but of course you know your situation better than I do. And I know for myself a lot of times things come from an emotional place more than physical but we have to help ourselves and at least get ourselves to a healthy baseline before continuing on the emotional and mental part. Good luck & your community is here for you!

sarahsomm

Date posted: 8h

It is so nice to have this app and group to be able to relate and support! Mine is unmanageable at night. I agree that it is absolutely CRUSHING at times. I’ve been noticing I go through waves of grief and acceptance in between episodes. It causes tight chest and feeling frozen for me. But when I get through my episode, the feeling of “yeah I just got through that!” Is super rewarding. Sending support your way! 🥰

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