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I was taking ayurvedic medicines for anxiety may be sleep induced for last 3 years and have stopped it since a couple of months by gradually reducing the dose. But today when things are better healthwise and I go to bed in time I still feel that there are unwanted non negative but not required stories running in my subconscious mind which makes me wake up early
and have brain zaps ( vibrating feeling in head early morning just some hour before waking up) along with heavy palms and legs. This reduces my efficiency to exercise and perform my day to day work at my full capacity.
I need a sleep specialist who could daily track my sleep quality and help get the best sleep now matter what.
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Thank you for sharing so openlyâwhat youâre going through is very real and valid. Itâs incredibly common for the mind to keep looping even when health improves or medication is stopped. What you're describingâsubconscious overthinking at night, early awakenings, brain zaps, and heaviness in limbsâcan often be linked to residual anxiety, nervous system hyperactivity, and sleep pattern disruptions that your body hasnât fully rebalanced from yet. And it makes sense that itâs now affecting your daily efficiency. Sometimes, when weâve lived with anxiety or long-term sleep issues, the body continues to stay âon guardâ even when external stress reduces. The nervous system needs time and support to unlearn that hyper-alert mode.
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Create a Pre-Sleep Deactivation Routine Start winding down 90 minutes before sleep: Dim the lights Avoid screens Try warm water foot soak, light stretching, or journaling Listen to soft sleep sounds or guided meditations. Use Body-Based Regulation Heaviness in palms/legs or brain zaps may be signs of nervous system distress. Try: Tapping (EFT) or grounding touch Alternate nostril breathing Morning sunlight within 30 mins of waking to reset circadian rhythm
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If youâre looking for daily sleep tracking + therapeutic support, I would recommend reaching out to Soul Savera by Sanjana Purdhani. We combine trauma-informed therapy, holistic tools, and behavioral strategies to help you retrain your body and mind for restful sleepâwithout pressure or judgment. Our goal is to help you feel safe enough to rest. Sleep takes time to restore itself when it has been disrupted for years. Youâre not brokenâyour body is just asking for deeper regulation and safety. With the right support, you can get back to healthy, full-capacity living. Please donât hesitate to reach out. You deserve rest, peace, and full presence in your day
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Hi, Consult a psychologist
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It seems to be an anxiety induced sleep disorder. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively if required.
It needs to be treated in a holistic approach for complete recovery.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling Psychologist for the last 17 years. You can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Consult a Sleep Specialist: A neurologist or psychiatrist with expertise in sleep disorders might help. They can recommend a sleep study (polysomnography) if needed
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Hi,
There might be two things happening
1. The ayurvedic medicine might have dealt with the symptom(sleep) but the underlying issue has not been addressed and processed fully.
2. Nervous system deregulation might happen from stopping the medication, or the body might be recalibrating after the stopping of the medication
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Consult the doctor for the brain zaps
Additionally meeting a psychologist might help with the unresolved issue
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You can connect with me or another psychologist who you know, but getting an understanding will aid you a lot.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
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18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult a psychological Counselor for a therapy to overcome this issue and to get a clarity
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
It sounds like you're navigating a challenging transition, especially after discontinuing the Ayurvedic medications. The mental chatter and sensations you're experiencing, like brain zaps and heavy limbs, can be quite disruptive to your sleep quality. To address this, seeking the guidance of a sleep specialist is a great step. They can offer tailored strategies to assess your sleep patterns, possibly through sleep studies or tracking tools, and recommend effective treatments or therapies to help mitigate your symptoms. In the meantime, consider implementing good sleep hygiene practices such as maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, creating a calming bedtime routine, and minimizing screen time before sleep. Techniques such as mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) might also be beneficial in quieting that mental noise. Remember, communicating openly with your healthcare provider about your current experiences will help them develop a comprehensive plan to improve your sleep and overall well-being.
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Ms. Neha Sachdev
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11 yrs exp
Delhi
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When you try to sleep, it is very likely that our mind starts to play our subconscious desires, especially some incidents that haven’t got a proper closure in life. When we keep suppressing our thoughts and emotions overtime, these unresolved thoughts and emotions does find ways to come out in different actions/ situations.
This needs to talked out and needs resolutions/ strategies to cope with them in a systematic manner.
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