I get severe morning anxiety every morning before going to work and dread going. It goes away once the day goes on but boy it’s unbearable for that hour or two (sometimes waking me up at 3:30am). My chest feels tight, I have to force myself to get out of bed/ take care of basic hygiene needs and choke down breakfast. Like I said It gets better as the day goes on and mentally I feel ok but it’s a really strong physical reaction I’m feeling in the mornings. I can’t decide if I’m dreading going to my job or dreading the feeling I get in the morning at this point. I know it’s normal to experience some anxiety especially at the beginning of the school year and especially as a new teacher (I’m beginning my 2nd year) but I’m so miserable. It’s at the point where I am really reconsidering my career path. Although that stresses me out to because who’s to say I won’t feel the exact same way at another job?

Has anyone else experienced the same thing or know of anything that helps? Is this normal and something I just need to push through?