I don't know if this is a seasonal thing or just my hormones gone awry but I am so emotional in the mornings lately. From the time I wake up until after lunch sometimes, I can hardly control the sadness. I'm sure it must have something to do with hormone blood levels.
I have read that cortisol levels are highest in the mornings and this can cause anxiety. Perhaps that is what I'm feeling, more anxiety than sadness. It's like a fog has to lift before I can participate in life again. I do know that if I get outside early and do something in the garden, I feel better sooner.
I'm still using the progesterone cream and I notice on the five days a month I don't use it (per package instructions) the feelings are worse. I really want to try and control this without medication, so it's time for some more research. I know one thing that's probably not helping... that extra cup of coffee I'm having in the afternoon. It's been disrupting my sleep and may be causing some of the morning moodiness.
1 comment:
I hope you are able to find a way to feel better without meds, but if you don't try not to be too afraid of taking them. Sometimes, its just what our bodies need to 'flip the switch' back to our usual selves.
Post a Comment