Not able to sleep restfully. Options!

Maintain proper sleep hygiene. Practice relaxation techniques before sleeping And are there some issues you are bothered or stressed about which you tend to keep thinking before sleep? If yes, you need to get rid of this habit. And for the same it would be good to consult a mental health professional. Often stress and related emotional problems deprives us from sleep. Psychotherapy is the perfect solution to this. If you want to consult me, I am available at AMRI Hospitals and also for online tele/video call sessions. For details text me directly. Thanks.

Hi! I understand. Try and figure out what causes you anxiety, is it persistent or is there a triggering factor. Try and rule out the reason, if you can and even if you are unable to - it’s okay. Also, try and figure out is this pattern recent ever since Covid19 started or the sleep has been disturbed and restless since a long time. Ruling the reasons out might help you get a step ahead.

- Avoid naps during afternoon - Avoid using phone/laptop/tv an hour or two before bed - Exercise daily - Evaluate your room , make sure you’re comfortable - Avoid heavy meals right before bed or even caffeine - Practice deep breathing - Use a room spray to brighten up the mood - Try magnesium or lavender oil sprays - Talk to a psychologist and to help reduce the anxiety

Hi there,    Sleepless nights can cause variation in Blood pressure.   Sleep is very important routine in anybody's life.... There are many functions of physical body like cleansing and rejuvenating which happens during while you are asleep... Taking medicines for sleep is temporary solution.... For long time it's not good...   You need to change your attitude towards life.... Stop worrying for everything and anything... Focus only on today... Forget past and future...

There is sleep therapy which will calm down your mind and make your relax... Book an appointment with me on telephone consultation through practo...

Set a time table for your daily activities Physical exercise is a must... Learn yoga and meditation Spend quality time with family members or friends.... Watch funny movies... Learn new skills Work on your hobby Eat well No junk food Be happy Take care..

Its obvious to feel anxious in this hour of pandemic.Medicine will not be of much help if you suffer from sleeplessness.

I would suggest you to enroll for online counselling,that will help you relax n look more positively to the coming future.

If you trained enough practice yoga,meditation or mental exercises to feel more calm and positive.

I am an online counselor and an internationally certified NLP practitioner. You can get in touch with me if required for counseling sessions. I will be able to help you without medication only after knowing your history in detail. Do visit my Facebook page to know my work. Happy to help !

Hi, Practise Sleep Hygiene Healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health it on also improve productivity and overall quality of life. One of the most important sleep hygiene practices is to spend an appropriate amount of time asleep in bed Good sleep hygiene practices include: Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes Avoiding stimulants such as coffee tea and cigarettes close to bedtime Exercising to promote good quality sleep As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling can drastically improve nighttime sleep quality. For the best night's sleep most people should avoid strenuous workouts dose to bedtime Staying away from food that can be disruptive before sleep. Heavy or rich foods, fatty or fried meals, spicy dishes, citrus fruits and carbonated drinks can trigger .Indigestion for some people when this occurs close to bedtime it can lead to painful heartburn that disrupts sleep Ensuring adequate exposure to natural light. Exposure to sunlight during the day, as well as darkness at night helps to maintain a healthy sleep wake cycle Establishing a regular relaxing bedtime routine. Regular nightly routine helps the body recognize that it is bedtime This could include taking warm shower or bath reading Making sure that the sleep environment is pleasant and cool, with adequate temperature.

Has this started during lockdown or has it been there before? Also do you have any relationships/family/career related tensions in mind? I can definitely suggest non-medicine options but I will require to know the history before I can prescribe these treatments. If you would like, you can take an appointment and call me to consult.

Hi ... I appreciate you reaching out for ur issues! I know ur facing a lot of difficulty in sleeping .. and that can be very frustrating and exhausting. The doc who has prescribed you those relaxants .. I would suggest you check with him/ her , If there can be any moderation with the dosage. Besides this I would want you to focus on your breathing and try and take some deep breaths.... slowly and try and relax your mind with it. I know it sounds monotonous, but we seldom undermine the power of deep breathing. Pls try this before you go to bed and also as many times you feel anxious during the day.

Once you have started doing some deep breathing .. I would like to take you through the process of accepting your thoughts no matter what they are and letting them go without disturbing you.

I understand your predicament and would like to make a few suggestions that might help you. I want you to know that with awareness of how the mind works and how thoughts are generated, you will get better at dealing with them. Today, the mind is fixated on something. Tomorrow it could be obsessed about another person/event/topic. Understanding the nature of the mind and how thoughts are generated will help you deal with them. The nature of the Mind, which in simple terms we experience as thoughts, is such that, it will keep shifting its focus from one object/topic/event to another. Ii always needs something to hold on to. Another important characteristic of the Mind is this - You will either have thoughts about the past or the future. This will keep alternating. Try thinking about the present moment - you will see that the Mind and 'Now' can never coexist. The Mind has 3 states in general. Sometimes, you may find yourself having very positive, inspiring thoughts. During other times, you may find yourself very emotional, or all charged for action. Whereas during other times, you may feel very lethargic, dull or lazy. These states will keep alternating. Having understood the nature of the mind, the first step towards mental health is to become aware of your thoughts. Learning to be an observer of your thoughts, learning to observe them from a distance like clouds passing in the sky. The next step is knowing that you have the power to choose which thought you wish to focus on and act on and exercising that power. With practice, you will have better mastery over this process. Having thoughts about one being worthless and hopeless about life in general is also something that plagues everybody from time to time. Trust me, even if everything was perfect, you will still find some shortcomings somewhere and brood about it. Tension or anxiety is a physiological response which is again part of being human. It is normal to have such thoughts about any situation. As mentioned above, with practice, you will learn to focus and entertain only those thoughts are healthy enough to be acted upon. Whenever you feel overwhelmed by thoughts, just bring your focus back to your breath and take a few relaxing breaths. You will automatically be able to focus on the task at hand and do what is required. Whatever you feed your mind through your sense organs will be replayed to you as thoughts. Be conscious of this. Take care of the content you feed your mind - the kind of books you read, the websites you visit, the kind of music you listen to, the kind of food you eat, the kind of company you keep ( "You are an average of five people you spend most of your time with" ) Ask yourself : Where would I like to see myself ten years from now? What should I do today to reach there ten years from now? What would I do if I knew I wouldn't fail? What would I do if I weren't afraid? No matter how impossible the answers might seem, I want you to know that you can and will make them possible. Take the first step. The rest will follow. A beautiful future awaits you. Take ownership of every time, take responsibility for it and confidently work towards your dreams and aspirations. One day you will thank these dark moments for being the fuel for your success. Exercise daily and make sure you eat healthy. Have faith in yourself. You are capable of dealing with this. You are going to do just fine. Take care.

I appreciate that you are aware about your issues and approaching guidance from Professionals, What you had shared base on that I suggest you to consult with homoeopathic doctor and a psychologist to help you best you can also consult with hypnotherapist to get help for overcome your fear.

Hello! Hope you are doing well I can imagine not able to sleep properly must be impacting you . I would recommend that try getting into a habit of maintaining a sleep hygiene , you can connect with me to discuss further .

Try listening to relaxation music before bed or download this free app called tide . They have relaxation , sleep music which can help you with your sleep

Hello there. Thanks for reaching out for help. Consult a sleep consultant as early as possible. You can reach to me through this app for individual session.

Hi practo user, Disturbed sleep and being fearful are indicators that there are some negative thoughts lingering in your mind. Sound sleep is mandatory for an optimal level of functioning and good concentration.you can talk to someone and practice a good sleep hygiene to improve your sleep. You can make a consistent bedtime routine, avoid taking naps in the daytime, avoid consumption of caffeine late in the day and optimize your bedroom environment. You may consult a clinical Psychologist so that the negative thoughts can be defused and sleep issues can be decreased.

Consult a clinical Psychologist

Do regular exercise, talk to concerned person, make a consistent bedtime routine, avoid taking naps in the day time, avoid consumption of caffeine late in the day and optimize your bedroom environment

Hi ! The history provided by you is a bit inadequate to understand the emotional/ psychological complexities as sleep loss drastically affects your physical wellbeing, mental health, memory, mood, etc. If it is result of overthinking and rumination you can see a psychotherapist who can help you with progressive relaxation techniques and CBT therapy.

Along with the medicines which has been prescribed,Perhaps, I suggest you to consult a psychological Counselor also.. For me, handling and overcoming your Anxiety issues, is the best permanent solution... For a detailed personal discussion you can connect with me. https://prac.to/hema-sampath-psychologist-dir