Morning Anxiety

I suffer from insomnia and this started years ago when I began taking antidepressants. I am convinced they are the cause of it because under the most disturbing and stressful times in my life I could always sleep.

It has been happening to me for several years now.. have tried many helpful activities... meditation, deep breathing, mindfulness etc.. I go to bed, feeling okay in the evening.. however, each morning I am greeted upon waking with the same feeling of anxiety , panic and a sad feeling,

That is what happens to me. My last 3 Anxiety/Depressive episodes over the last 8-9 years have been that way. I have only had one doctor understand it. The rest act like they dont know what you are talking about. If you read about Melancholy Depression they mention the morning blahs and perking up at night.

Has anyone heard about Neuro Feedback?

Hello @anniegk

Here is some information from Mayo Clinic on biofeedback, perhaps this is what you are looking for. http://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/biofeedback/home/ovc-20169724

I found this article from Psychology Today about neurofeeback, https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/brain-myths/201302/read-paying-100s-neurofeedback-therapy-0

What have you heard about "neurofeedback"?

Teresa

I have been having morning anxiety everyday for the past 6 months. It usually lasts until afternoon. It wakes me up around 5:30 or 6;00. I'm getting very discouraged. The Dr acted like she had never heard of it before. Im glad to see Im not alone.

I could have written this! My Doctor acted like she had never heard of it before! Sometimes it wakes me from a sound sleep!

Yes! You are the first person that has had this happen to them that i have talked to. Its horrible to be awakened by it.

It is really depressing to think you are better when you go to bed only to wake in the morning and have the depression and anxiety come back!

Have you found anything that helps?