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Is it true that upon waking cortisol is highest and this is why i may feel anxious when i wake up?it only lasts about 5 min..scary
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Anxious: No that is not true. If that symptom lasts only five minutes you need not worry. If you are really very concerned you should see a psychologist.
Answered 4/3/2015
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