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[Barnacle]

Just saying hi! I'm 55 and live with my DH, DD (14 going on 26), DS (13), 1 dog and 2 cats in East Anglia. I am still not at the end of my very long peri journey, but thankfully, and believe me, i know how very fortunate i have been, i haven't had too many problems.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

[CLKD]

Hi!   

Browse round. Make notes.  Is there anything in particular that bothers you? 

[Barnacle]

Hi!   

Browse round. Make notes.  Is there anything in particular that bothers you?

I have recently startd to get, only what i would describe as low level anxiety when i wake up. I'm not sure if it is hormonal or slightly low blood sugar. It soon goes, but i have been noting it in my diary, just to see if i can make a connection.

[jillydoll]

Hi Barnacle.

Glad youve found us, 
Just wanted to welcome you.

Jd xx

[CLKD]

I have had that for years.   It can be caused by cortisol [ the waking hormone] surges or not having eaten enough during the previous few days
The Change won't help !

[Feather]

Hi Barnacle, I'm new to this forum too but  finding it really helpful. I also wake up with instant anxiety, so I do a couple of minutes of deep breathing exercises( whilst still lying down!) and it does seem to calm me down!

[Foxylady]

Welcome barnacle & feather. I hope you find it as beneficial & the ladies as supportive as I've found it. x

[jillydoll]

Hi Feather.

 

[Barnacle]

Hi Jilly, Foxy and Feather!

I also wake up with instant anxiety, so I do a couple of minutes of deep breathing exercises( whilst still lying down!) and it does seem to calm me down!

I might try setting my alarm for 15 minutes earlier and try that. My children have to be at the bus stop at 7.45, so it all gets a bit frantic first thing,

[CLKD]

Make sure that it's a gentle alarm or you will wake shocked   

[Barnacle]

Make sure that it's a gentle alarm or you will wake shocked   

I need a shock CLKD, and i could probably do with a cattle prod up me bum. I certainly don't do mornings very well, especially when it involves dispersing of dead shrews first thing. My little lady cat is being a devil at the moment.

[Jari]

Hi Barnacle and Feather.

I wondered if you've tried agnus castus?

It has a balancing effect on your hormones. It's good for mood swings, anxiety and tension.

Just a thought. X

[Feather]

Thanks Jari, I?ll give Angus Castrus a go!

[Barnacle]

Hi Jari, I used agnus castus when i was in my 30's because i used to get quite bad breast pain just before my period, and it certainly made a difference then. I will certainly have a think about that, thank you!

[Jari]

That's interesting Barnacle. Do keep posted if you try it for anxiety and if you notice that it helps! X