Hmm interesting thread. I experience quite the opposite from the morning anxiety syndrome. My nightmare literally is trying to get to sleep. I feel very frightened of the dark and quiet and feel that there are spirits or ghosts that lie in wait for me. I become most terrified if I know that there is nobody else in the house.

I know logically that it would be more likely that an intruder such as a robber would be a more likely event. I just can't get rid of that spooky feeling though. Sometimes I feel like a 5 year old who is afraid of the dark.

If I wake up during the night (as I do frequently to go to the loo) I have no problem going back to sleep. Likewise if it is early morning I will close the blinds to block the light and get to sleep easily. It seems to have something to do with the time for me - 9pm - 12.00 pm scares me.

Even though I don't feel particularly anxious upon waking I do feel very fatigued. 7.00 am until about 5.00 pm are particularly draining and tiring for me. Once the sun goes down however I come to life for a few hours and then fizzle around 10.00 pm.

I guess a lot of us here experience adrenal insuffiency and many of you would have a similar daily fatigue/energy schedule.

Cheers from Rach