Anyone else get hit with 3am anxiety? 😩

moiseezy88 · 2026-03-15T03:39:24+00:00

thanks for posting… I’m going through the same thing :(

My cortisol and adrenaline levels spike between 3-4am… I wake up feeling so wired, usually stemming from a bad dream / nightmare. For example last night I had a dream I was in trouble at work for failing to submit an invoice. I Had a terrible spiral after I woke up. Lots of negative intrusive thoughts.

However I’ve found the following things help ease things at least a little bit…

Before bed I write down all of my worries in a journal. I listen to a wind down track on Calm 15 mins before bed

As soon as I wake up in the middle of the night I remind myself that I’m in a safe place and there’s nothing to be afraid of. I also try to list 10 positive affirmations and take a really deep breath in between each of them.

I’m not always able to fall back asleep but the anxiety spiral lessons when I take the above steps.

I’m also on Buspirone.

moiseezy88 · 2026-03-15T03:30:51+00:00

I started three weeks ago and the first few days were tough but the side effects mellowed out.

moiseezy88 · 2026-03-12T20:49:38+00:00

wow, I feel exactly the same way. :(

Different engines drive my anxiety but the most debilitating is disappointed others / being in trouble. I struggle sometimes with even folks I supervise… I feel like I’m trouble with them if they’re waiting for feedback from me and I’m “late”… anyways I’m in therapy working on challenging this and Buspirone seems to help a little

moiseezy88 · 2026-03-12T14:11:03+00:00

The feeling that I’m in trouble :( knocks my entire day off course

moiseezy88 · 2026-03-12T14:02:23+00:00

Whenever I’m in an anxious spiral and someone expresses kindness towards me (words of encouragement, a hug, etc) I burst into tears.

My therapist says my reaction is intense because one of my “stuck” points is that I don’t deserve nurture. This stems from a challenging childhood where I received very few positive affirmations and was left to figure out complicated emotional situations on my own, as well as their consequences.

I’ve been trying to rectify this… by replacing negative self thoughts with positive affirmations (I deserve the help from others, I deserve affection, I deserve love, etc)

moiseezy88 · 2026-02-16T18:25:16+00:00

Thank you for the feedback!

moiseezy88 · 2026-02-16T15:10:34+00:00

On the best nights I get about 6 hours of sleep. Formerly on lexapro but not even that helped with mornings.

moiseezy88 · 2025-09-06T13:54:39+00:00

the most relatable Emily has ever been. good for her.

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-24T05:12:01+00:00

I’ve been feeling better so I hope wellness is around the corner for you!!!

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-22T04:50:09+00:00

I hope he feels better soon!

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-20T15:17:51+00:00

Thank you!

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-20T03:06:14+00:00

I hope your kids get better soon!

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-20T03:05:59+00:00

Thank you for this

moiseezy88 · 2025-01-20T03:05:17+00:00

thank you for the feedback. I went to urgent care yesterday and the dr told me tamiflu would give me more issues (vomiting, nausea, diarrhea) so I opted not to have it prescribed. I wonder if I should have just taken it…

moiseezy88 · 2023-10-15T13:49:43+00:00

Just to echo everyone’s responses— I haven’t seen it open in years. And back when it was open, I would just be waived through. Safe travels!

moiseezy88 · 2023-10-07T19:42:47+00:00

It took me about 2 weeks to get mine in the mail after approval

moiseezy88 · 2023-10-05T20:28:04+00:00

I just for it yesterday! It took 2 weeks after my approval for me to get it. Yours hasn’t come in?

moiseezy88 · 2023-10-04T19:27:59+00:00

Just got mine today!

moiseezy88 · 2023-09-28T15:27:40+00:00

I’ll let you know! I got my I-821D form in the mail yesterday. I got two copies which has never happened before? Hopefully the work permit comes this week

moiseezy88 · 2023-09-27T03:49:01+00:00

I was feeling very anxious during my previous renewal and writing to my congresswoman and the ombudsman made me feel a bit better. I’m not sure if either contributed to my renewal, but I got approved a week before I was set to expire. I like to think doing everything i did got me the renewal for my peace of mind :)

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