cortisol awakening response

1. Introduction Severe anxiety in the morning is biologically driven by an exaggerated cortisol awakening response, rapid drops in nocturnal blood glucose, and dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system during the transition from sleep to wakefulness. In the first hour after opening the eyes, the brain initiates a massive neuroendocrine cascade designed to supply the … Read more

1. Introduction Waking up feeling profoundly anxious, jittery, and physically tense without a clear psychological trigger is a deeply unsettling, yet recognized physiological state intricately tied to the body’s natural circadian rhythms. This sudden, unprovoked wave of morning anxiety is rarely the result of immediate conscious thoughts; rather, it is heavily driven by a massive, … Read more