Research has shown that cortisol levels already surge in the morning for the first 30 – 45 minutes after waking. This is known as Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) and may increase morning anxiety.The common demands of life, like taking care of your family, accomplishing a huge workload, paying the bills, and preparing for the future, are all stressors.
The limbic system of your brain perceives stressors as threats, and that can make you feel anxious from the moment you wake up each morning.If you’re using or abusing drugs and/or alcohol, waking up with anxiety can be common.
While substance abuse may not have direct links to anxiety, it is known to increase anxiety symptoms. Some studies show that the energy in a relationship may affect how well you sleep at night and how rested and calm you wake up in the morning.
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