Hopefully your dr will find something that works! I, too really struggle in the mornings. Wonder why this happens to us?

@kdo0827 I have wondered the same thing. Why does it happen to any one? I know my abusive, dysfunctional childhood has a lot to do with the fears I now have. Many abusive relationships because I did not know how to speak up. I thought it was normal to be abused.

yes Parus. you are right. i also thought it was normal to be abused. when i left my family (ran away at 15 because my father was trying to rape me.i guess he thought the beatings were not enogh.) and i was in normal society it was an anxiety riddled time (many yeara) for me to get used to a normal atmosphere with normal people. and by the way, what is normal? i am sure there are other persons besides myself who do understand your sufferings and that they feel your hurt. we are not alone. if only there were more groups in my area. they are sorely needed. hang in there remember: EVENTUALLY!

I tried taking an Ativan at night to see if I had no morning anxiety...that was a no go, still awoke with it. Damn sucks! I’ll ask my psychiatrist next week when I see her maybe she will have an answer for it because I surely don’t!