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Iam having fear of sleeping for past one month! And now having breathing problem as well is this related to my anxiety and how to over come this kindly help me

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Yes. It seems to be anxiety disorder. It can be well treated with counseling sessions and medication if required. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated. ...  Read More

I am not able to sleep alone at night in my room due to fear I always think someone is there with me. Pls help

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Once fear hitting my head then everything looks very strange to me I couldn't able sleep properly because the main fear is to be sleep and believing like will be die during sleep kindly help me to come from this fear

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I am not able to sleep alone at night in my room due to fear I always think someone is there with me. Pls help

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Hello, U can overcome by practice. ...  Read More

Iam having fear to sleep problm since about a month feeling very low death fear making me upset day by day

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Hi ... You may need to consult a clinical psychologist in order to address these concerns. The clinical psychologist will help you understand these feelings better and the underlying cause of these fe ...  Read More

Having fear while going to sleep about death and all thr negative things running on my mind! Kindly help me to rule out this

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Hello Pls consult with a Psychologist and explain about your situations. You need to tell about your negative thoughts, sleep pattern and how it is affecting your daily activities. May be you need som ...  Read More

Im feeling scared to sleep thinking like will be die during sleepitself and fear being unconscious kindly help me from releave this

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Breathe in through your nose. As you do it, count to five. Breathe out through your nose to the count of five. Repeat several times. Once you feel comfortable with breaths that last five counts, incre ...  Read More

I'm facing this fear about sleep past 1o months please help me to heal from this to run day-to-day life happily

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Experiencing trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which can both contribute to nightmares, can also cause a fear of sleep. You might also fear things that could happen while you're sleepin ...  Read More

Unable to sleep in night due to some dreams. Most of the time those dreams come true and hence I fear to sleep at night. Also having some sexual dreams with persons who are irrelevant or related to me by sister or another relation.

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Need to sit and self analyze Some thought blocks are there ...  Read More

My mind has created a fear of no sleep but I sleep daily but some anxiety occurs when I see some horrible comments about insomnia and sleep deprivative symptoms and also thinks about the death conditions like heath ledger and Michael jackson had which was they overdosed sleeping peels and they had insomnia i have great fear about that , so plze doc

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Hey there. I can understand that seeking help is overwhelming, but you have already taken a brave step. Mindfulness therapy can help you to come out of your psychological issues. ...  Read More

Hi Sir/Madam, I am 36 year old woman working in IT sector. My first child is a 5 year old girl.Currently I am 27 weeks pregnant (second child). I have OCD I feel as I recheck things like locking doors and off lights and all and take videos or photos for reassurance. Now from past one month it became excess like taking video while Cooking in fear th

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OCD is a condition that is characterised by obsessions and compulsions that interfere in our daily lives and also cause immense distress. All the symptoms you mentioned- align with classic symptoms ...  Read More

Please help me I attached a Penis Head Photo please check i feel there a burning sensation and in tip also Is there any dane in penis head please check?? Its Hiv Symptom?? After sex this problem started at 3rd week I apply daily coconut oil there and clean that part also I use a condom for vagina sex One time vagina sex done Till 20 minutes no con

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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion* ...  Read More

Recently, I've been worrying too much about the death of my family. I really love my family, and when I was really small- around 10, I used to cry uncontrollably alone, because I was scared of my family dying. This fear has become so bad that I have dreams of my grandparents crying. I am a sensitive person in general, I cry when people I dont know

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This much information is not sufficient to answer queries. Either you should consult or elaborate your problems.It seems you are suffering from either anxiety disorder or OCD...I need more information ...  Read More

Hello, since my childhood I have fear of many things . My childhood was not too good. But these fears are even before that. So childhood and other experiences only increased those fears and are not the reason for this. I thought it will go away with time when i try taking little steps. But it is never gone only keeps increasing. The more harder i t

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Hi Depending upon the severity of your symptoms one can decide whether you need only therapy or medicines also. Your symptoms do indicate social phobia but u need a thorough evaluation for proper dia ...  Read More

Dear doctor I'm Alex 26 year old boy from few days I'm suffering from cough khanshi and heart palpitations on bed at night sometimes I feel suddenly my heart beat has been increased and due to such type of incident I fear and can't sleep properly I visited my nearest physician Doctor sir asked everything I told him I usually smoke cigarettes but f

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The ECG shows increased heart rate. Other than that it is absolutely normal. Elevated heart rate could be because of the viral infection that you’re suffering from. Just take the medicines as prescrib ...  Read More

It happens sometimes that when I go to sleep at night and close my eyes and am about to feel asleep with a sudden sense of fear/sensation comes up and I am not able to sleep. It happens every time I am trying to sleep and it does not allow me to sleep. Few years back I had acid reflux complain and similiar things were happening like felt like somet

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Hey, This might be acid reflux.This might be bronchitis. Need more medical history. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96. ...  Read More

Hey, could you explain the fear of public places and the fear of hills? Also, I tend to get anxious and my stomach feels upset more in the evening.

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This is called as Acrophobia.Needs psychiatrist support for the same. And Graded exposure and response prevention is needed to overcome this problem. ...  Read More

It's been 2 years since i have this fear but i am aware that such things doesn't exist but because i have seen movies so it is sticked in my brain and in night time, my mind starts wandering and think something like "what if a ghost just appeared" or even when i am looking at mirror or when i am studying at night or just going to sleep, the thought

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You may have anxiety issues go for psychological evaluation with a psychiatrist ...  Read More

Please tell Help Fear of Hiv Me a Boy I had done fingering first in vagina & after 10 to 20 seconds I try to insert Penis in vagina one time but no penis gone inside vagina at all and penis touch vagina and vagina fluids and i think there is a small penis head skin break Then immediately I wear a condom then one time vagina sex done and no cond

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This question has been answered already. ...  Read More

Doubt in hiv Fear Please tell me Me a Boy I had done fingering first in vagina & after 10 to 20 seconds I try to insert Penis in vagina one time but no penis gone inside vagina at all and penis touch vagina and vagina fluids and i think there is a small penis head skin break Then immediately I wear a condom then one time vagina sex done and n

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

Hello my baby is 3.5 years old and we are travelling. But can anyone recommend me how much dosage of Atrax by Dr Reddy to be given to baby. It was recommended by my doctor for baby's sleep. But I forgot prescription. Help please

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Need weight of baby Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( New ...  Read More

I think I have OCD , whenever I start to overthink it take 1-2 days for me to be normal. I have fear of Rabies even though I have been vaccinated multiple times. Wherever I go I check for cats and dogs multiple times and if they pass from nearby I doubt if they have licked me or not and I go in loop pf overthinking and I check multiple times I am

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This seems to be illness anxiety or hydrophobic anxiety. Take proper psychiatrist help and avoid excessive health related searches on internet. ...  Read More

Hi,I'm suffering from some Anxiety issues and cardiophobia along with fear of death that something is Going to bad happen with me or my family,consulted many psychiatrist taking CBT session with medicine like etizolam 0.25 mg and escitalopram 10 mg and fluoxetine 20 mg but didn't getting relief,now i m scared to taking medicine as well l,As of now

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I feel there is a need for you to understand the nature of your condition and a need to optimize your treatment. Both things can be done through a video consultation. ...  Read More

Is it dangerous to the baby if we sleep on the side . I m into 28 weeks now. I plan to sleep left side alwaz but i end up with right side position.

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Don't sleep on right more....left side is safe ...  Read More

I am thinking of taking Magnesium L-Threonate for sleep only Should it be taken before bed for better sleep? Or can it be taken any time of the day for sleep?

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Kindly consult a psychiatrist online for detailed evaluation for your sleep problem and they'll let you know if you absolutely need it or need any other supportive treatment. Self medication is not ad ...  Read More

I accidentally poured a little hot water on my baby while taking bath and he cried a lot. I am very worried that whether this incident cause him fear of taking bath? Please suggest me on this. I am very guilty and very worried

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Dont worry. Nothing will happen ...  Read More

Sir/Ma'am yesterday morning I was riding towards my way to the office on red light i stopped a car came from behind was coming didn't use break their bumper was scratched and they hit me on my head with something i couldn't see no vomiting no blood no black around I witnessed only head spin and dizziness for 1 -2 mins only but since the I'm continu

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Sir I was riding towards my way to the office on red light i stopped a car came from behind was coming didn't use break their bumper was scratched and they hit me on my head with something i couldn't see no vomiting no blood no black around I witnessed only head spin and dizziness for 1 -2 mins only but since the I'm continuously fearing having a l

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Mostly there won't be any problem,but take one ct brain or mri brain then your doubt will go away ...  Read More

I 28 yr young youth who consulted many cardiologists and did many health tests..after all reports are normal ..still some time i have fear of chest pain and i think why he always feels out on my left side.. doctor suggested that I not to worry that's not a heart attack symptoms but my mind not processed that in good way.. when i sleep i also exp

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You need to consult a psychologist to cope up with the fear. It is unlikely to be related to the heart. ...  Read More

I feel today Sudden fear with little headache only when I am trying to sleep or about to sleep..... ..?

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Can you please elaborate your complaint. And if your fear is affecting your day to day life and your sleep, you need a consultation with the psychiatrist. ...  Read More

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