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Ocd and sleep paralysis.
I have suffering from ocd from the last three years and from sleep paralysis from last three months.It had crushed my 10 th exam and now it's my 12 exam in February.Please help me .
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Whatever you are mentioning as Sleep Paralysis needs to be evaluated thoroughly. Most of the times it could be the other issues.
Consultant nearby Psychiatrist in person or online.
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Please start your treatment, you need psychotherapy as well as medicine, start early as treatment will also take time
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You need a proper consultation for your reference.
It could be possible that anxiety is so severe that is causing all these symptoms
Dont worsen by taking any medicine by yourself
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take appointment
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U need to consult psychiatrist for proper assessment.
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Hi, you need proper treatment for OCD and sleep paralysis but unfortunately prescribing or advising medication are prohibited on this platform. So it's in your best interest if you consult a nearby psychiatrist in person. There is a high likelihood that you will get benefitted soon.
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Consult a psychiatrist in person
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Avoid self medication and internet advised treatment or cure
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Hello,
I’m really sorry you’re going through this. OCD and sleep paralysis are both treatable conditions, and what you are experiencing- especially during academic stress- is unfortunately common but not permanent. Sleep paralysis often worsens with anxiety, irregular sleep, fear of episodes, and exam pressure, all of which can coexist with OCD. This does not mean your future or exams are ruined- with timely treatment, students often recover well and regain confidence.
Next Steps
• Consult a psychiatrist as soon as possible for proper evaluation
• OCD usually responds well to medication (SSRIs) and CBT with Exposure- Response Prevention (ERP)
• Sleep paralysis improves with sleep regulation, anxiety control, and sometimes short-term medication
• Maintain a fixed sleep- wake schedule, even during exam preparation
• If possible, inform your parents/guardians and seek support- you should not handle this alone
Health Tips
Avoid sleep deprivation, late-night studying, caffeine at night, and excessive screen use before bed, as these increase sleep paralysis episodes. Do not self-medicate or rely on internet remedies. With proper treatment started now, you can still prepare meaningfully for your exams.
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Hi.. medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment
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Hello Sir
OCD requires first proper diagnosis first as sometimes it is misdiagnosed and leads to unnecessary treatment
If it is OCD, treatment requires adequate dosage of medicines and also simultaneously counselling/ therapy jisse ache results milte hai
As far as sleep paralysis is concerned,it might be because of medicines or some other cause which requires further history
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kindly. contact me on seven. nine seven four six zero eight. one nine nine. or kindly consult online for further. management and treatment.
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Dr. Kusum Vijay (PhD)
Psychologist
39 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi sorry you are so young for this but don’t worry both diseases some time not properly diagnosed for her self so please book the appointment for this
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