Why Is My Anxiety Worse in the Morning? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Anxiety Guy Podcast

Dennis Simsek

Mentalhealth, Healthanxiety, Alternative Health, Anxiety, Mental Health, Hypochondria, Health & Fitness, Panicattacks, Depression, Anxietydisorder

4.8 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 10 March 2025

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Struggling with health anxiety? isn't it time you started healing it at the root? Click here to get started.

Podcast description:

Do you wake up feeling instantly anxious, like your mind and body are already in overdrive before the day even begins? In this episode, we dive deep into why morning anxiety happens—from cortisol spikes to subconscious fears—and, most importantly, how to shift your relationship with it. You’ll learn practical strategies to calm your nervous system, use breathwork as an anchor, and stop the cycle of waking up in panic. If you're ready to transform your mornings and take back control, this episode is for you.

Resources Mentioned:

Emotional Freedom Techniques on The Anxiety Guy YouTube Channel
Surrender Session Meditations on YouTube
Health Anxiety University (Support Group)

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0:00.0	Morning anxiety is a real struggle, and today we're going to unpack exactly why it happens from a biological, chemical, and psychological perspective.
0:13.4	More importantly, though, I'm going to give you powerful strategies to start shifting your relationship with it.
0:20.5	Let's dive in.
0:27.0	Welcome to the Anxiety Guy podcast where we delve deep into the heart of anxiety, providing you with the tools, insights, and inspiration to reclaim your life from the grips of fear and uncertainty.
0:42.3	I'm your host Dennis Simsec, a former anxiety sufferer turned anxiety healer,
0:48.3	and each week we will explore proven strategies, share personal stories, and create more than anxiety moments
0:56.9	towards inner peace and empowerment.
1:00.5	Get ready to break free from the chains of anxiety and step into a life filled with purpose,
1:08.2	joy, and unshakable confidence. This is The Anxiety Guy podcast, and your
1:15.5	path to liberation starts now. Before we dive in, my friends, if you're looking for a clear roadmap for lasting recovery,
1:30.4	head over to The Anxietyguide.com today.
1:33.7	These programs are designed to help you move beyond symptom management
1:37.9	and truly rewire the anxious mind and body.
1:42.8	Now let's get into today's episode. First I want to go through
1:48.1	kind of why morning anxiety is worse, kind of the science behind it, and the role of stress hormones.
1:58.3	Let's start with the biological side of things, my friends. When you wake up in the morning,
2:04.1	your body experiences what's called the cortisol awakening response. Cortisol is known as the
2:14.8	stress hormone, but it's not inherently bad. In fact, it plays a crucial role
2:22.0	in waking you up and giving you the energy you need to start your day. For people with chronic
2:28.8	anxiety, cortisol peaks in the morning, usually within the first 30 to 45 minutes after waking up,
2:37.3	and then gradually decreases throughout the day.
2:42.4	It's basically designed to help you feel alert and motivated.
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