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I hate morning depression..

Everyoffyou
Everyoffyou

I hate how you can go to bed worrying about everything in your life, hoping to fix it, and then wake up the next morning feeling even worse depressed for no clear reason.


That’s because when you're stressed, your body releases a chemical called cortisol especially in the early morning. It's meant to help you wake up and be alert, but too much of it especially when you’re already anxious can make you feel heavy, hopeless, and emotionally drained. That’s why mornings can feel so hard when your mind is already overloaded.


Don't go to bed worrying about things in your life, LOL 


I hate that feeling.

TurningtheSage
TurningtheSage
I totally get what you mean, Morning is just a reminder of having to face the day.I tell people I dont function day to day but minute to minute,
Marian2
Marian2
Yes. I complain about morning all the time. It is the cortisol that gives me so much anxiety in the morning.
Everyoffyou
Everyoffyou
TurningtheSage and Marian2, I really hate it lol
GreenEyes727
GreenEyes727
Hi Every! Sorry to hear that you had a bad morning. When I worry about something, I say "cancel, cancel"! I ask for God's protection in my prayers and when I'm driving to work.
serenityspeaks
serenityspeaks
I don’t have a ton of high anxiety mornings unless I barely sleep. But I often listen to night meditations and affirmations as I start my day and drive to work. Starting it on positive note helps me be more focused toward mindset of having a good day.
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