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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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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

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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

I suddenly developed insomnia...im 44 will have to check if this insomnia is due to premenapause...but is it something to worry currently i just been taking magnesium for sleep but I wake up every hour? 5 am 6 am 7 am I can't stay asleep. Im scared 😱 as my psychiatrist says he can't help me with my sleep as i can't tolerate the headaches a

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At 44, hormonal shifts from perimenopause are a common cause of exactly this pattern: falling asleep but waking repeatedly through the early morning hours. It isn't something to panic about, but magne ...  Read More

Every symptomps am having , my mind is trying to relate with cancer symptoms, please help, 4 months I did Chest Xray, CT KUB, USG , everything is normal, please help me.Currently am having fear of lung cancer, I have left smoking 11 months back, doing regular exercise with a healthy diet.

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It is completely understandable to feel overwhelmed and scared when your mind constantly links everyday physical sensations to serious illnesses like cancer, especially after going through the stress ...  Read More

Every symptomps am having , my mind is trying to relate with cancer symptoms, please help, 4 months I did Chest Xray, CT KUB, USG , everything is normal, please help me.Currently am having fear of lung cancer, I have left smoking 11 months back, doing regular exercise with a healthy diet.

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Every symptomps am having , my mind is trying to relate with cancer symptoms, please help, 4 months I did Chest Xray, CT KUB, USG , everything is normal, please help me.Currently am having fear of lung cancer, I have left smoking 11 months back, doing regular exercise with a healthy diet.

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Hi myself Dr ASHWANI SHARMA Kindly tell me what makes you think that you have cancer ...  Read More

Last two year heavy anxiety and fear little little think, future. Not healthy Sleep night Bp and last two year suger

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LHello Doctor, I've been experiencing sleep problems for over 3 months. Even if I go to bed around 11 PM, I often can't fall asleep until 2–3 AM, and sometimes as late as 5–7 AM. My sleep schedule is very irregular. I usually sleep 8–9 hours, but after several days of poor sleep, I sometimes sleep 12–18 hours. I have signifi

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A pattern like this, falling asleep very late and sometimes needing 12 to 18 hours to feel rested, points more toward a circadian rhythm issue than a breathing-related sleep disorder, especially since ...  Read More

Hii i visited psychiatrist today and he prescribed me ventab dxt 25 two times and escitalopram 5mg plus colnazapam 0.25 mg half in morning and 1 at night i want to start my medicine for anixiety and overthinking now my fear is that should i take both ventab dxt 25 and escitalopram is clonazapam is this okay

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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

Can clonazepam and mirtazapine be prescribed together for sleep? Can clonazepam and mirtazapine (Mirtaz) both be prescribed together for insomnia? Is this combination commonly used, and are there any important risks or interactions when taking them together?

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Yes, clonazepam and mirtazapine can be prescribed together, but usually for short-term use under strict supervision. Mirtazapine treats sleep maintenance/insomnia, while clonazepam helps with acute sl ...  Read More

How long does the rabies vaccine provide protection? I’ve taken around 13–15 doses over the past year because of my fear. Two days ago, I was feeding roti to a cow, and I’m not sure whether it licked my fingers or not. I’m worried that I might need another vaccine. I also had a very small, cumin-seed-sized cut on one of my f

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A completed vaccination course from ten days ago already gives you real protection, so an uncertain lick with intact skin usually doesn't need another dose. ...  Read More

Feeling extremely nervous and fearful , all the time I'm thinking about it and it makes me more nervous, my heart beat becomes so fast . Suggest me some medicine to calm it down , I'm not able to sleep properly, all the time in my mind continuously thinking about it .

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Thank you for sharing this. I know it isn't always easy to talk about personal struggles, so I'm glad you reached out. I would recommend a detailed psychiatric consultation to understand the underlyi ...  Read More

I had IBS digestive distress lose stools and sometimes normal with anxiety still I have when periods approach its worst .. that anxiety has made my life upside down very worst panic attacks anxiety I had and still fear has not gone away .. when fear comes feeling like something bad is going to happen to me feeling like going to hospital again and a

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

I had IBS digestive distress lose stools and sometimes normal with anxiety still I have when periods approach its worst .. that anxiety has made my life upside down very worst panic attacks anxiety I had and still fear has not gone away .. when fear comes feeling like something bad is going to happen to me feeling like going to hospital again and a

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Hi What you’re describing sounds like a fear and panic cycle that has become closely linked with your IBS symptoms. When you notice stomach changes or other body sensations, your mind may immediately ...  Read More

My blood test reports are fine like vit d3, b12, thyroid, cbc, glucose everything is normal HB is 11 but I sleep for more than 12 hours and feel that I have slept properly. I am unable to get up before and if I get up, I get headache, acidity and stay drizzy I had melatonin tablet but it didn't work it effected my memory and I had modafinil also i

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Your symptoms — sleeping 12+ hours, feeling unrested, morning headache, dizziness, and HB of 11 — point to hypersomnia, possibly worsened by mild anemia. Even with normal thyroid/B12/D3, condition ...  Read More

Why I sleep too much, I sleep for more than 8-9 hours. Do I have any illness? If yes then what should I do

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

This is a regular occurrence that I face i take etizolam before sleep since I get slight anxiety its dr prescribed. Even in afternoon naps I have frequent nightmares I dont have nice dreams there is always a fear in my dreams. Specially strairs- running - chase- missing an important event- seeing people who i dont talk to. Basically my mind is awak

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Hi I'm sorry you're experiencing this; it sounds very distressing. From what you've described, these episodes may be related to recurrent nightmares with possible sleep paralysis, where a person becom ...  Read More

I have been experiencing this sleep problem for the past four to five years and also life style habits like improper timing food finally I got gastritis now only I am changing everything but the sleep problem doesn't change during night Im overthinking so much that why I cannot sleep what will I do and also 4 to 5 years iam not sleeping at ryt tym

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Yeah, its due to sedentary lifestyles. You need to make a fixed schedule for sleeping and follow it.daily excercise and yoga may helps a lot.reduce stimulants strictly like caffeinated drinks (tea,cof ...  Read More

My daughter is 11 months . After her birth from the next day she doesn't sleep at night.She sleep at 3 or 4 am at night but gets up several times for feeding. After 6 months also same problem.In the day time also hardly she sleeps for 3 - 4 hours. Presently now she gets up at 10 o clock in the morning again sleep at 1:30 pm or 2:00 pm( may be half

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Lot of child play in night. Nothing abnormal. ...  Read More

So recently i have been gettina alot of rabies news and that has scared me alot because 2 vears prior one cat claw scratched me and i didnt had the proper info for vaccination and now keep feeling scared what if something happens. I need a nuetral doctor opinion should i go for vaccination now after 2 years or should rest thid fear

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It's extremely rare to get rabies after 2 years but for the peace of mind u can get 3 post bite anti rabies shots. Also consult a physician for the same ...  Read More

So recently i have been getting alot of rabies news and that has scared me alot because 2 years prior one cat claw scratched me and i didnt had the proper info for vaccination and now i keep feeling scared what if something happens. I need a nuetral doctor opinion should i go for vaccination now after 2 years or should rest thid fear

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Hi. Recent rabies news can definitely trigger fear about an old incident. Medically, if a cat scratch happened 2 years ago and you’ve been completely well since then, there is no indication to take th ...  Read More

Please help me Doctor. On april 10 i visited my aunt house,they had a German shepherd breed dog. The dog just jump towards my hands and his tooth touched my hands and i got little bit hurt.There was no sign of wounds or cuts in my hands but still I was getting continuous fear of rabbies and my mind keeps on telling me to take vaccine so on may 9 i

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