Evening anxiety?
I’m not sure why but the past couple of days I’ve been getting anxious around 4-5pm and it comes and goes until I fall asleep. The weird thing is, there is nothing in particular that I am anxious about, and in the morning/afternoon I feel great!
I am seeing a therapist and in the evenings I always tell myself that I should call my therapist in the morning, but then in the morning I feel so good that I tell myself maybe it was just a one time thing and tonight will be better- then it’s not.
Does anyone else experience this? If so, what are some things you do to help? I go on night walks and that seems to help a little in the moment.
In the evening we have to sit with ourselves and face what our emotions are telling our brains. During the day we can distract ourselves with task. The best thing you can do for yourself it to give yourself positive self talk, meditate, and talk to a friend or a listener about what is running through your thoughts. This is an on going process and don’t expect it to change right away. If you put in the work and find peace with yourself you really will find a bit of calm and rest in the evenings.
I have this happen pretty regularly. One thing that has helped manage my anxiety is yoga and meditation. Give it a try if you don’t already do it.
Also, creating a nightly routine has been extremely beneficial for me.
I hope this helps.
@Vic2090
I definitely think my anxiety is worse in the evenings, especially lately because it gets dark outside much earlier. Lately it has been much worse, but I think the fact that we're in winter months, it's dark early and we haven't had much sunlight in what seems like months - it's all piling up on me.
@thoughtfulmomma,
Hey there! Evening seems to be worse to me as well. Something about thr darkness and thr anxiety it heightens things and my BP goes up at times. Praying we all find the right way through <3
I experience anxiety and depression in the mornings for the last month. Mine comes and goes throughout the day. I have had it before. I believe my anti depressants have taken a break. My psychologist who I have seen once says it usually goes in 2 month cycles. First time I’ve seen a psychologist in 7 years. I do take Clonazepam 0..25 mg in the morning and 0.25mg at night. The goal is to take it until this passes and then ween myself off. I think I should take more but then I fight taking anymore.
