@midnightcandle1 Anxiety any time of the day is uncomfortable. Mornings are my most difficult time as well. I also have civilian PTSD. I awaken many mornings with heart pounding and gasping for air. I oft wonder if it my inner self being fearful of waking up in such a state that takes over before I fully wake up...? I have been working on retraining my mind. At 67 I find it “may” not be possible as I know that I am hard-wired. I am also hard-headed and continue on the battlefield. I get up endeavoring to have something lined up to keep me busy. Distraction works best for me. Others here have input as to ways to deal with the monstrous morning mayhem. There are also times coming to the connect community helps.