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I have anxiety attacks and insomnia and i overthink so much... which leads to headache and lack of concentration

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Can be simply an anxiety disorder or OCD ... Read More

I am a medical student preparing for my exams.have anxiety and insomnia .palpitation and history of chest pain.

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You have all the signs of anxiety. Deep breathing - 10 rounds thrice a day will benefit you. You can also consult a Ayurvedic physician for stress management ... Read More

I’m almost 100% certain that I have a mildly bad case of anxiety and insomnia but would like help from a doctor first.

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Psychiatrist ASAP ... Read More

What is the best non-habit forming medicine for insomnia due to anxiety and can be taken for a long time?

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Further evaluation needs to be done if any medicine is needed or not in the first place. I suggest visiting a psychiatrist if you experience frequent anxiety. ... Read More

I have anxiety related insomnia. Would be grateful if a doctor could suggest very mild sleeping tablet. Thankyou in advance

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Needs evaluation first as multiple drugs are availiable ,all differentky effective in different types if insomnia ... Read More

I am not able to sleep nowadays. It's been 3 weeks..I feel always tired and i have anxiety out of nowhere.I tried to control and relaxed my mind through meditation and exercises.but my insomnia can't be cured..So someone please prescribed me mild insomnia medication to help me.

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Along with the medication you may need cbt therapy to help the anxiety and handle your excessive thoughts. Please visit a psychotherapist & psychiatrist ... Read More

I have been having Insomnia and Anxiety for a number of days. I have trouble relaxing, falling asleep, staying asleep, keeping a calm mind, ability to focus, feeling of being over stimulated

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You should see a psychiatrists in good hospital ... Read More

I wanted to know , can I have chamomile tea and Aswangandha supplements everyday for better sleep. Could you recommend any thing else for proper sleep without anxiety and insomnia

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their effects vary from person to person. For better sleep, you can also try relaxation techniques like sleep hygiene, deep breathing, fixed sleep timings, limiting screen time before bed, and light p ... Read More

Ive had insomnia for 5 years now and I recently have started to get hallucinations when I don’t sleep for up to 4 days and I have just been prescribed glasses to help with my blurred vision from hallucination. But I also have anxiety and was wondering if I can get an anxiety note because my work would like one

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Since when do you have this from? ... Read More

I've been struggling with insomnia before exams due to anxiety. I have tried various methods like exercising and trying to divert my attention but nothing seems to be helping.

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Practice sleep hygiene techniques. Still not helping consult a psychiatrist for medications ... Read More

Please check the mri and tell if it causes insomnia .I am not able to sleep from 25 days .When I am sleeping I woke up suddenly and didn't felt sleep for next hours and anxiously walked all the hall.Please tell me reason.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Having insomnia for last 25 years ! Looking for a durable treatment Allopathic or Homeopathic..all fine

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For 25 years of insomnia, the priority is to identify the underlying cause rather than relying only on sleeping tablets. Diabetes, sleep apnea, restless legs, anxiety/depression, nocturia, pain or oth ... Read More

I’m 39 and have been struggling with sleep for the past 2–3 months. I work throughout the day but don’t usually feel sleepy at night. I end up doomscrolling until around 1 AM and then have to force myself to sleep. I aim to wake at 6 AM but usually wake around 7:30–8 AM, making me late for work. My sleep also doesn’t feel deep or restorative. My p

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Regular periods without hot flashes or night sweats make perimenopause less likely to be the main cause here, though it can't be fully ruled out at 38. ... Read More

I started lumateperone 3 days back and it's giving me really bad insomnia. I'm taking it at bedtime. Would taking it early at 6 pm help?

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Hi, yes. Consult online for a second opinion ... Read More

I took ecg two days back is normal even traedmill test one day it is also normal but iam sending some crushing or oozing sound in my chest area iam having anxiety for months but I don't know what to do

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Please first ensure you are safe: if this crushing feeling is new, severely worsening, spreading to your arm, jaw, or back, or accompanied by shortness of breath, dizziness, or sweating, you must trea ... Read More

Hi, I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism(Graves Disease) in 2014-15, then was treated for a long 2 years for the same. I developed anxiety and severe insomnia that time. As per psychiatry consultation got treatment for the same with antidepressants (pexep-cr 12.5, mitraz, amital) and quitipine 25mg(sometimes 12.5mg). Psychiatric treatment was conti

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you need further guidance, feel free to reach on WhatsApp eight seven four zero eight nine three eight one three. ... Read More

I had sleep disturbances from January and some day can sleep and some days nil sleep and I am fear of any brain problem or tumor but no any other symptoms only insomnia and zoldipem is not working but mirtazepine 7.5 mg and clonazepam 1 mg works but not make much urge to sleep

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Consultation with psychiatrist ... Read More

Iam suffering from anxiety last five years like chest pain with racing heart beat and with left arm pain so I took ecg one month ago it is normal I took blood test sugar bp cholesterol all are normal but vit b12 and d is low 86 and 4.5 which is very low so last two days I feel iam not able to control overthinking like anxiety brings heart attack my

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You need to consult with psychiatrist doctor for treatment. Also take supplements for lower vitamins deficiency. ... Read More

Iam suffering from this anxiety since last 5 years first racing heart beat it started then one year full ah nothing happened then again racing heart beat with chest pain and left arm pain it went and throughout day on and off it came my hand pain last two days like this I think foe the past five years so many times it came I thought my heart is dam

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Likely anxiety/panic disorder, given recurrent episodes for 5 years, excessive worry about the heart, and recent panic with insomnia. Normal ECG and blood tests are reassuring. However, new/severe che ... Read More

I suffering from this problem foe the past 5 years on and off it came in between one half years I donr have any anxiety but again iam suffering overthinking anxiety about health racing heart beat with chest pain and left arm pain sometimes I feel it is heart attack I checked my bp which is 110 70 and sugar is normal 95.4 i took thos after eating lu

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You need to consult with psychiatrist doctor and anti-anxiety treatment needed. ... Read More

Insomnia, sometime overnight no sleep, high bp approx. all time 150/110, continous thoughts is mind from long time. In last month consulted doctor, but he is not available and it relaxed me a lot. One medicine I know is passiflora, another 2 more medicine I couldn't recall.

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You can consult me online. ... Read More

Im suffering from insomnia and migraine issue since 4 days now due to the suspension from my newly found job in school as a teacher due to disputes of coworkers who were jealous of my growth and because they brainwashed the head person of the school for my removal after some heated arguments and debates also misunderstandings i got so much panic at

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Hi, consult online for treatment ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been suffering from insomnia for about a year. Three years ago, I went through a difficult period with depression due to personal issues and was treated at Apollo Chennai for about six months. Since the past year, I have been taking alprazolam every night to sleep. If I don’t take it, I feel sleepy but my mind stays awake all n

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"Hi there, I understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming, but you’ve already taken the first brave step. I can guide you with a clear treatment plan tailored just for you, so you can feel ... Read More

I am suffering from Insomnia from past 6 to 7 months straight. From night shift, I left the Job and joined morning shift but even now I am suffering and I am on zolfresh and Mira. Tried all Sleep hygeine things exercise, due to this i went to depression lost a job and quality of life. I need my life back any suggestions how to get out from these ta

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Hi, consult online for treatment ... Read More

I have multi-month history of severe psychological and physiological distress. Psychological symptoms include severe anxiety, chronic overthinking, social withdrawal, profound ahedonia, distorted self-perception, and recurrent suicidal ideation with feelings of worthlessness. These are accompanied by significant somatic manifestations, including ch

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Hi, consult online for treatment ... Read More

Im going through Anxiety disorder for last 1 year . Initially I was given Paraxitine 10mg extended release for 15days by neurologist at night but resulted in partial insomnia . I was asked to taper off and try psychiatrist , adviced CBT only. Then after 10 months I'm given Desvenlafaxine 50 mg extended release at night , for last 5 days I will wak

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Hi, consult online for treatment. You may need the addition of a sleep medicine ... Read More

I am taking panazep 12.5, mirtaz 15, fostera 5 for anxiety and depression with negative thoughts, overthinking. All these medicines prescribed by my doctor... I have been taking these medicines for 2 years... Sometimes i felt anxiety, overthinking, poor concentration, after few days it becomes normal and quite ok... I have also type 2 diabets as we

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You need to take consultation for re-evaluation ... Read More

Insomnia unable to sleep even after melatonin fir a week and iron deficiency anaemia acc to labs thyroid normal Elevated tlc also.

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Need to physically examined ... Read More

Anxiety problem hai 25 din ho gaye hai dava lete huve serta 50 aur clonzopam 0.25 lekin Abhi bhi sir bhari ghabrahat rahti hai

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Medications usually take 4–6 weeks to show improvement. If you’re not noticing any benefit even after 3–4 weeks, a review of your treatment plan may be needed. For severe restlessnes ... Read More

I'm unable to sleep at night and focus on studies. Thought out a day I feel low energy but sometimes get sudden spikes like jolt of energy on somedays. Most of the time I waste my day and even night overthinking or engaging in random random stuff but honestly if I get intrested I get quite sink in it . Low esteemed plus language issue making it wor

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As per your narrative, you may be suffering from mild to moderate depression.All signs suggest so. You need to consult a psychiatrist ... Read More

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