Published on 12, July, 2020
I was just wondering what people's experience of this is since I can't really find much online or its about children. Often I can get really bad nausea in the morning and I know it's anxiety and nothing physical because I don't usually get it when I'm off work. I noticed this morning how I woke up about 15 mins before my alarm but when it went off that's when the anxious feelings in my stomach started. I've also noticed I can have these feelings even if I am expecting a good day in work. (I.e. I haven't been worrying or even thinking about work). I've noticed it slightly sometimes before going away. I have had periods where I haven't had this however. It does seem to be worse at the start of term after the summer hols. Also I used to be like this before school as a child. I'm wondering if it's just general uncertainty about a new day ahead (but not always worry) as it subsides once I get in the car and I'm at work. I was also wondering if it's discomfort about changing from one state to another. (Sleep to wakefulness) I always find waking and getting up difficult especially if it's dictated to me by having to go to work or an appointment for example.
I was wondering what other people's experiences are. Thanks.
Yes, I have similar sensations, I think. I don't really have the words to describe it though. Feeling edgy about often basic simple things, I assume it's what some people might call anxiety...
Fight or Flight.
From what I gather, it's adrenaline, cortisol and all that jazz. Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic nervous system.
Certain stress relief protocols can help, breathing techniques etc. Google "physiological sighs" I find they are useful for calming me down when I'm feeling a bit ... not sure what the right word is...
Yes I have felt that too. It's usually when anxiety is rising that it amplifies everything but I've learned to recognise that now....mostly.
Yes I do find breathing meditation helps. I think it's being in a good routine with stuff. When you get out of it, anxiety can take more of a hold. I haven't been sleeping well lately and I think this compounds things too. I'm trying to get back into a good routine of eating and sleeping well and meditating.
Yes perpetual fight or flight. Maybe comes from a lower intolerance of uncertainty.