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Overthinking and incomplete sleep
Hi, I am facing issue of overthinking and poor sleep at night. An example - my boss call post office hours and instruct me something. on that I start thinking and never goes off my mind. Because of these i wake up middle of night and dont feel like sleep or under half sleep with brain at work. Please suggest
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This could be anxiety related issues. You require a detailed evaluation so that a diagnosis can be made. Please meet a psychiatrist soon for the same.
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Kids get a detailed evaluation done by a Psychiatrist to understand the cause of and the various factors contributing to your distress. That would help to formulate a management plan suited to your needs.
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Consultation with a Psychiatrist
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This looks like anxiety , but for formal diagnosis I would require more details of your symptoms . Please consult with Psychiatrist and get evaluated.
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Sleep Hygeine Tips Getting good sleep is important in maintaining health. There are several things that you can do to promote good sleep and sleep hygiene, and ultimately get Better Sleep. What is sleep hygiene? Sleep hygiene is defined as behaviors that one can do to help promote good sleep using behavioral interventions. Sleep hygiene tips: Maintain a regular sleep routine Go to bed at the same time. Wake up at the same time. Ideally, your schedule will remain the same (+/- 20 minutes) every night of the week. Avoid naps if possible Naps decrease the ‘Sleep Debt’ that is so necessary for easy sleep onset. Each of us needs a certain amount of sleep per 24-hour period. We need that amount, and we don’t need more than that. When we take naps, it decreases the amount of sleep that we need the next night – which may cause sleep fragmentation and difficulty initiating sleep, and may lead to insomnia and sleep deprivation. Don’t stay in bed awake for more than 5-10 minutes. If you find your mind racing, or worrying about not being able to sleepduring the middle of the night, get out of bed, and sit in a chair in the dark. Do your mind racing in the chair until you are sleepy, then return to bed. No TV or internet during these periods! That will just stimulate you more than desired. If this happens several times during the night, that is OK. Just maintain your regular wake time, and try to avoid naps. Don’t watch TV or read in bed. When you watch TV or read in bed, you associate the bed with wakefulness.  Drink caffeinated drinks with caution The effects of caffeine may last for several hours after ingestion. Caffeine can fragment sleep, and cause difficulty initiating sleep. If you drink caffeine, use it only before noon. Remember that soda and tea contain caffeine as well. Avoid inappropriate substances that interfere with sleep Cigarettes, alcohol, and over-the-counter medications may cause fragmented sleep. Exercise regularly Exercise before 2 pm every day. Exercise promotes continuous sleep. Avoid rigorous exercise before bedtime. Rigorous exercise circulates endorphins into the body which may cause difficulty initiating sleep. Have a quiet, comfortable bedroom Set your bedroom thermostat at a comfortable temperature. Generally, a little cooler is better than a little warmer. Turn off the TV and other extraneous noise that may disrupt sleep. Background ‘white noise’ like a fan is OK. If your pets awaken you, keep them outside the bedroom. Your bedroom should be dark. Turn off bright lights. Have a comfortable mattress. If you are a ‘clock watcher’ at night, hide the clock. Have a comfortable pre-bedtime routine A warm bath, shower Meditation, or quiet time Some who are struggling with sleep regularly find it helpful to print out these recommendations and read them regularly. If you accidentally miss some of recommendations, or have a bad night, do not fret. By following these sleep hygiene recommendations, you will help yourself to get into a routine that promotes good sleep opportunities.    
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You may be suffering from anxiety, however more clarification can only be given after you are formally assessed by a professional
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Please consult with a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation and management
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