08/01/2025
😴 Ever wake up already anxious? 😬
That could be due to your *Cortisol Awakening Response* - a natural spike in cortisol that happens in the first 30-60 minutes of being awake. It’s normal, but can feel VERY intense - especially for people who are in high performing/ high achieving roles and thereby maybe managing a few too many things in life.
Our Registered Clinical Counsellor, Sarah Susswein, explains this fascinating phenomenon, as well as shares one of her favourite ways to address it and manage anxiety right from the start of the day - using a cold shower to face discomfort and find control or power.
💬 Sarah says, “When I wake up every day with a cold shower, nobody, NOBODY, can make me as uncomfortable as I do! And that just makes every day life and stress just small potatoes.”
Wow. This is nervous system support with agency!
➡️ Ever tried a cold reset? What’s your go-to morning anchor when you wake up wired?
Sarah works with neurodivergence, sleep issues, anxiety, trauma, and stress as well as many other issues, and is based out of Port Moody. Book a free consult using the link in our bio.