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Parasomnia
My boyfriend started having panic attacks a year ago, and things have certainly deteriorated post medication. He has now started suffering from parasomnia as well and is deeply delving into depression slowly.
As far as I think psychoanalysis and hypnotherapy will help. Please help.
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Psychoanalysis takes years of regular appointments and there are only one or two trained psychoanalysts in India. It is no longer used commonly abroad too. Hypnosis may not help and is time consuming- 5-10 sessions of 1-1 1/2 hours each.
Medication from a psychiatrist after ruling out other causes and Relaxation exercises by a Clinical Psychologist (MPhil) is helpful and first line
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