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Posted by Johann on May 7, 2007, at 20:11:54
I do and have for years, although it is getting better. I am just wondering how common this is for the folks in this group.
Posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 7, 2007, at 20:30:49
In reply to Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by Johann on May 7, 2007, at 20:11:54
In the middle of the night I do, especially if I had a nightmare. Sometimes in the first few minutes after I wake up, I have trouble figuring out whether my dream was real or not. I guess it's normal to feel weird when you're disoriented.
Do you feel anxiety in the mornings? How long does it last after you wake up?
Posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 21:14:42
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by Cynthia_Greene on May 7, 2007, at 20:30:49
Me too it stays until I get out of the house I hate staying in the house. Love Phillipa ps I also have panic attacks going to bed at night to read as I am now still and I can't stand being still even with the valium and small piece of xanax. Anyone else at night too? Love Phillipa
Posted by FredPotter on May 7, 2007, at 21:27:33
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared? » Cynthia_Greene, posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 21:14:42
yes I often feel scared when I wake up. And things seem unreal and I don't have anywhere to call home. I often feel like my house is floating by itself and I can't remember what's outside the windows.
Sounds like Depersonalization Disorder! Be careful with the following. It's a bit frightening
Posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 22:07:24
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by FredPotter on May 7, 2007, at 21:27:33
Fred now I'm afraid to go to sleep. Will you come over literally and hold me safely as I sleep and be there in the morning to tell me what is going on? Love Phillipa
Posted by FredPotter on May 7, 2007, at 22:45:58
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared? » FredPotter, posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 22:07:24
Sorry Phillipa the latest side effect from Nardil is insomnia. I wake at 2am and lie awake until 6. The fear subsides quite quickly after I've worked out where I am with a little abdominal breathing and perhaps some Xanax. Then I lie there peacefully thinking until it's time to get up. So it's not all bad. In the old days I'd have had a shot of scotch but I don't drink that stuff anymore
Fred
Posted by FredPotter on May 7, 2007, at 22:47:53
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared? » FredPotter, posted by Phillipa on May 7, 2007, at 22:07:24
> Fred now I'm afraid to go to sleep. Will you come over literally and hold me safely as I sleep and be there in the morning to tell me what is going on? Love Phillipa
When I've had partners to do that it hasn't really helped I don't know why
Posted by Ines on May 8, 2007, at 3:08:21
In reply to Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by Johann on May 7, 2007, at 20:11:54
> I do and have for years, although it is getting better. I am just wondering how common this is for the folks in this group.
Yes, I do. When I'm depressed I dream non stop, mostly anxious disturbed dreams, and then I wake up feeling incredibly anxious. It's hard because you feel there's no fixing the day anymore. When I'm going through a good patch I mostly wake up feeling refreshed- I think in my case it's got to do with disturbed vs non disturbed dreams
Posted by fiftylager on May 8, 2007, at 8:54:31
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared? » Johann, posted by Ines on May 8, 2007, at 3:08:21
I use to all the time. I'd go to bed hoping I'd feel good in the morning but as soon as I woke up, before I even opened my eyes, the anxiety was there like a weight on my chest and my mind was spinning. I went like this for a few months until I had a mixed episode and was diagnosed bipolar. I hope it goes away for you. Klonopin often helps if you take it right before you go to bed.
Crissi
Posted by valene on May 8, 2007, at 13:31:08
In reply to Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by Johann on May 7, 2007, at 20:11:54
Yes, it's the worst symptom for me. I wake up in the morning early with a feeling of doom/gloom and every problem seems magnified and so much worse. This has been since I reduced my xanax dose from 3mg. to 1.75mg and that was over a year ago!
> I do and have for years, although it is getting better. I am just wondering how common this is for the folks in this group.
Posted by Phillipa on May 8, 2007, at 21:16:32
In reply to Re: Do you wake up anxious/scared? » Johann, posted by valene on May 8, 2007, at 13:31:08
Valene maybe up it a bit again? Love Phillipa
Posted by Bonnie_CA on May 9, 2007, at 13:00:54
In reply to Do you wake up anxious/scared?, posted by Johann on May 7, 2007, at 20:11:54
Sometimes. When I've been on medications that were wrong or just not working, I've been woken up by panic attacks in my sleep. Lately, I sort of dread my job (I never wanted to teach HS), so I often start getting panicky as soon as I'm lucid. (At least it's triggered and not just random!) I'm sure that will pass after June 7th. :) I take some Xanax before I go to work. (Ativan is just too slow, I'd have to take it at 5 AM just to have it in full effect by 8:00.)
-Bonnie
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