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I haven't been able to sleep for two day
I have been suffering from insomnia, tried over the counter pills like melatonin doesn't work, I have only been able to get 3-4 hours of sleep for a month now it's all gone. My head is hurting
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Your symptoms suggest significant insomnia affecting daily functioning. When Melatonin is ineffective, underlying causes like anxiety, stress, or mood issues should be evaluated. Persistent sleep loss can cause headaches and fatigue. Avoid self-medicating and maintain strict sleep hygiene—fixed timings, no screens before bed, limit caffeine. Short-term medications may help, but long-term improvement often requires therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). I strongly recommend consulting a psychiatrist for a detailed assessment and personalized treatment plan to restore healthy sleep.
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Hi, Thanks for reaching out. I understand you're going through a lot.
Not being able to sleep properly for a month and getting only 3–4 hours of sleep can understandably make you feel exhausted and cause headaches. Since melatonin has not helped, it is important to evaluate the underlying cause of your insomnia rather than relying only on over-the-counter sleep aids.
In young students, common reasons for persistent insomnia include:
• Academic stress or anxiety
• Irregular sleep schedule
• Late night screen use
• Excess caffeine/energy drinks
• Underlying anxiety or mood issues
A few things you can start immediately:
• Maintain a fixed sleep and wake time, even on weekends
• Avoid mobile/laptop screens at least 1 hour before bedtime
• Avoid caffeine after 4- 5 PM
• Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing or progressive muscle relaxation before sleep
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It would be advisable to consult a psychiatrist or sleep specialist. Sometimes short-term medications along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) are required to restore a healthy sleep cycle.
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Hi.. need further evaluation. Medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Sleeping only 3–4 hours for a month suggests significant insomnia. If melatonin has not helped, a proper clinical evaluation is needed.
Advice:
• Maintain a fixed sleep schedule (same sleep/wake time daily).
• Avoid caffeine, naps, and screens at night.
• Use bed only for sleep.
• Consult a psychiatrist for short-term treatment and to rule out anxiety/stress-related insomnia.
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Sleep is very important for functioning. There are several reasons why sleep gets distributed. Maybe you have a lot on your mind or maybe you are feeling low or anxious these days. If you feel you have any kind of mood changes, without any reason you feel fatigued or any changes in appetite or interest in the things that earlier used to give you enjoyment. Maybe there is a lot more going on. Consult to understand why is the sleep pattern disturbed and accordingly we can plan counselling or better treatment medications for you. Directly contact me on nine eight two six five four five six six zero on WhatsApp.
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Insomnia sometimes earliest indicator of some underlying conditions . For better functioning sleep is necessary. By proper assessment we can identify the reason behind insomnia and treat it
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Consult psychiatrist for better management
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Avoid using any type of screen atleast 1 hour before bedtime
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Dr. Indraja Sharma
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Kota
“Your symptoms suggest significant insomnia. Since melatonin hasn’t helped and sleep has reduced to almost none, it would be advisable to consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and short-term treatment. Meanwhile, maintain good sleep hygiene—avoid caffeine and screens before bedtime, keep a fixed sleep schedule, and practice relaxation techniques.”
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Dr. Md Arshad Ayub
Addiction Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Gaya
Your symptoms suggest significant insomnia. Since over-the-counter melatonin has not helped and sleep has reduced to almost none, you should consult a psychiatrist for proper evaluation and short-term medication. In the meantime maintain good sleep hygiene (avoid screens before bed, caffeine, and maintain a fixed sleep schedule). If the problem continues for more than a few days, please seek medical consultation.
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Dr. Rajkumar Garkipati
Addiction Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hello mam.
I can understand what you are going through. May I please know more about your lifestyle patterns, your work, habits and more information so that o can tailor the treatment according to your needs. Consult online for further management. Thankyou
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Follow sleep hygiene techniques until you consult a psychiatrist
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Dr. Durganjali B
Psychiatrist
9 yrs exp
Mumbai
Insomnia can be a sign of many conditions. Over the counter may not help if underlying cause is not treated. Kindly consult for proper evaluation and management.
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