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Hyper vigilance
I am 36 years old...after a antibiotic allergic reaction I had electric shock like symptoms in my head... burning sensation in my body..racing thoughts.. muscle spasm whenever sleeping..could not sleep for 10days until I took Rexipra 10...though i stopped that medicine after 5 days..then i slowly got back my previous state of mind after nearly one month..I was fine..but again after a traumatic experience I got back those Symptoms again...becoming hyper vigilant i was stucked in my thoughts...could not sleep at night.. sometimes feeling somthing happening to me though it's not...all the time focus going on my head..now I am on anti depressants...these problem I m facing are these depression symptoms or something else..pls help..
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Hi,
I understand what you describe, racing thoughts, hypervigilance, sleeplessness, body tension are common with anxiety and trauma, sometimes overlapping with depression. It’s not “something wrong with you,” it’s your nervous system stuck in alarm mode.. stay consistent with treatment, add therapy alongside medication, and practice calming routines before sleep. You’re not alone your mind and body can heal with time, care, and support.
Next Steps
Continue meds as prescribed, don’t stop suddenly.
Start therapy—trauma-focused or CBT.
Practice daily grounding (breath, body scan).
Build gentle sleep routine.
Share feelings with trusted support.
Small steps, steady healing.
Health Tips
Keep a calm bedtime ritual.
Limit news, screens at night.
Journal thoughts before sleep.
Gentle movement or walk daily.
Eat balanced, hydrate well.
Remind yourself: this wave will pass.
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First of all, do not get worried,
*Symptoms that you have mentioned are of anxiety that is also part of Depression or Adjustment or other illness
Anxiety is a broad term , has many manifestations such as *increased heart rate, palpitation, sweating, dryness of mouth, tingling sensation, GIT upset as constipation or diarrhoea etc
*Anxiety can occur due to various causes as low or distressed mood as in depression or Adjustment Disorder, or in OCD, Phobia, particular Anxiety Disorder too
*Some physical conditions such as hypothyroidism, anaemia, fever also cause anxiety
*In your case, due to the stress of traumatic experience, these symptoms are occurring , you are continuing correct medications, response will be felt in 1-2 week minimum, trust your doctor, maintain follow up visits, discuss queries with doctor too
*You are not alone, it's a treatable with proper advice in the form of medications plus relaxation exercises
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Cannot comment on the diagnosis, but Do not stop medicines on your own!
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Hi
It doesn’t sound like just depression experience has strong elements of anxiety, hyperarousal, and health-related vigilance as well. Sometimes people call this a mixed anxiety-depression state or even trauma-related anxiety. What matters most is that your symptoms are real, treatable, and not uncommon in people whose nervous system has gone through stress or shock. Please continue with your psychiatrist’s treatment plan, and combine it with calming strategies (relaxation breathing, grounding, CBT for intrusive thoughts).
Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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Hello ma'am
These seems adjustment issues you are undergoing thorough
These someone do requires antidepressants for faster relief, but there is also a need of psychological counselling or therapy sessions for better improvement of symptoms and prevent future recurrence of issues
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Dr. Shailaja Bandla
Psychiatrist
19 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment
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Dr. Ritesh Ranjan
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Patna
Anxiety symptoms .
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