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What can I do to get better sleep, how can i reduce stress? i went for counselling once for CBT but it didn't help much, I'm tired of going to the doctors.
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I already deal with patients who suffer from anxiety and stress in case you would like to reach out to me message me in person at double eight zero two two nine seven nine four three. A counselling session will help you.
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CBT may not be helpful in stressful and insomnia condition.
One to one counseling session may help you to open up easily.
We need to find the exact cause of stress and how it is affecting your life.
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Hi, i am sorry you are feeling this way. I am sure it’s tough for you. Not being able to sleep means that the mind is not calm even when the body is tired and even when the biological cloak keeps hits midnight literally. This could be coming from some Deep sense of worry or fear stored in the subconscious mind and that needs to be released. We have to create a space and identify these fear and worry and the en release the fear and once it is processed in a safe space your sleep patterns will move back to normal. You’re doing fine. Stay
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I can help you overcome sleeplessness. Love and healing ❤️
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Mediation and mindfulness practices will help to stay in present and in control of self.
If needed help with the same, you can consult
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1.Use Deep Breathing
Deep breathing is another effective way to relieve stress and anxiety. It helps you with physical symptoms such as shallow breathing and rapid heart rate, and it also helps with controlling your thoughts. When you practice deep breathing, you're forced to take your thoughts off of whatever is causing you anxiety and to focus on the breathing technique that you are using.
2.Keep A Journal
Journaling can be an effective way to deal with your anxiety and to find relief. It helps you to take all of the things that are rolling around in your head and get them out of your head and down on paper. Sometimes seeing the things that we're worried about on paper can help us to see that they're not as big of a deal as we thought they were. It can also help us to find solutions that we have been overlooking.
3.Hang Out With Friends
If you're struggling with anxiety, sometimes the last thing that you want to do is go hang out with your friends. Even if it's an activity that you enjoy with people that you like, the thought of it can be stressful. Your brain already feels overwhelmed with things that you feel you need to figure out, and it can seem like a bad use of time to do something fun.
4. Exercise, Find What Works For You :
You might be tired of hearing about how great exercise is for your health. But, the reason you hear about it so much is that there's no way around it. Exercise it's good for both your physical body and for your mind.Getting regular exercise has been proven to help you sleep better at night, clear your head, and boost your mood. It's a great way to use up all that pent-up energy that you have in a way that's going to benefit you in multiple areas of your life.
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consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
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CBT is successful when you do it regularly and do homework sincerely.Effects may not be immediate .You have to have patience.
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Consult a psychologist
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Relaxation techniques
Exercise
Self help skill techniques
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It is necessary to know the root cause of stress. Reducing stress can help improve sleep. Consult a psychologist and talk about what is causing stress and lack of sleep. It is important to practice stress management techniques to feel calm and certain lifestyle changes might be required.
Do not worry counselling sessions will help you.
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Consult a psychologist
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You can consult another psychologist.
Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
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Sleeping comes naturally for all. If it doesn't, either the physical body is not tired enough, one has slept during the day or unfortunately the mind doesn't allow one to sleep due to stressful/bothersome thoughts.
Techniques will work only superficially. If the main problem is not addressed, it keeps coming back.
Apart from the techniques mentioned, there are home remedies too...like dipping feet in water, having like warm milk, etc. Thank you.
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Hi
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Relaxation techniques
PMR
Yoga Nidra
daily sleep diary
MBSR
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consult
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Mr. Gunjan Maithil
Psychologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi... You went for Counselling/CBT thinking of it as a medical consultation where you tell your symptoms, doctor makes a diagnosis, based on which s/he prescribes medicines, you take that course of medicines and come back only if you don't completely recover or otherwise the doctor suggests you to go through some diagnostic tests and refers you to a specialist. Unfortunately, psychotherapy/counselling does not work that way. There are no quick fixes in therapy. You can't rush through recovery and there are ready made fit all solutions. Every human being is unique and they take their own time to recover. Therapies usually last for 6—8 months to 1—2 years depending upon the severity of concerns and clients willingness to act upon changing their circumstances, behaviours, and perceptions.
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Consult a Psychologist.
CBT along with Lifestyle Changes and Interpersonal Guidance & Counselling is required.
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Cell: nine six seven one three zero three one three four
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Dr. Prem Kumar
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Hyderabad
I understand Dear.
Just relax. Just 1 hr before going to sleep decides whether you get a proper sleep or not. So this 1 hr is most crucial for you, just be aware of every action that you take during this period.
Do what makes you feel good about yourself in this one hour and follow other deep relaxation techniques.
Take care.
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Ms. Smriti
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Get comfortable. You can lie on your back in bed or on the floor with a pillow under your head and knees. ...
Breathe in through your nose. Let your belly fill with air.
Breathe out through your nose.
Place one hand on your belly. ...
As you breathe in, feel your belly rise. ...
Take three more full, deep breaths.
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