How do I stop waking up feeling anger and dread?!

[Dingdongg]

How do I stop waking up feeling anger and dread?!

Anyone relate?

As soon as my alarm goes off and / or even if I wake up naturally after a long and deep sleep, my initial feeling is pure anger and dread. It’s been going on since I was pregnant with my son who I now 17 months….

Although I most likely had antenatal anxiety / depression it evaporated as soon as my son was born and I absolutely delight in him. Apart from being exhausted and bored and times (which I think is farely normal) my life is pretty good; I have two healthy children, a thriving relationship and a job that I love.

Money can be a stress and sometimes kids / housework / day to day responsibilities get on top of me but no biggies….

I’m just wondering what I can do to wake up feeling better as it’s such a horrible jolt to start the day with.

I’m 37, so unlikely to be perimenopause….

Anyone else have this?! I think I’ve had it before I was pregnant too… but it’s been consistent since pregnancy and beyond and I am fed up with it 🤣

Look up the Cortisol Awakening Response; it's completely normal but if you aren't aware of it the natural reaction is to assume it's linked to anxiety, stress or – as in your case – anger. Sometimes just knowing that it's your body's way of getting your day started is enough to stop noticing it.

I can totally relate- I find it gets better as the day goes on and by tea time I’m fine. But then the next day I wake up exactly the same 😖