Depends on how bad it is. Milder? Similar to your strategy. I try to go outside, or even meet friends shortly. Do one or two easy tasks. Treat myself a bit, so maybe I will eat a few sweets or drink a cup of fancy coffee. If it is bad I will only crawl to the sofa, tuck me in and maybe watch some TV. Sometimes lighter material, sometimes only documentaries about people im the same or similar situations help. Those documentaries prevent me from feeling like the only affected person and most offer also interesting outlooks and insights. Basically therapy-light for me.

Could it be that your hormonal system is a bit too eager? Normally humans produce a higher level of Cortisol to wake up. Everyone does this. But high doses of Cortisol can also cause stress and anxiety, it is literally THE stress hormon. So my guess is that your adrenal gland is overactive in the morning (or even over the whole day).

This is not mildly infuriating, super infuriating. I am sorry that nothing came of the Reports.