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Since i have started taking antidepressansts, i have been getting nightmares, so is it normal and how do I make it stop.

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These seem to be side effects of medicines. Talk to your doctor about this. He may modify the medicine. Nothing to worry about this. This is normal. ...  Read More

Frequent nightmare problems..few times a week..i am under antidepressants also...what can be cause of nightmares and how to avoid it?Does it leads to other complications

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Hello, Night terror is characterized by a sudden arousal with intense fearfulness. They usually begin with a piercing scream or cry and are accompanied by behavioral manifestations of intense anxiety. ...  Read More

I get these nightmares in which I always see some closed one dying or dead. These nightmares I get every now and then. What can be cause of these nightmares.l?

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You could talk to a psycho analyst who could help you with dream interpretation. ...  Read More

A friend's nightmares are getting worse..she cant sleep...and every night she have nightmares..she wakes up with a scratch mark on her body parts like arms neck and all...please help by suggestions asap.. :( thankyou

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Hi, what your friend seems to be experiencing is called 'night terrors'. She should visit a psychiatrist as an anti-anxiety drug could help her stay calm. Secondly, for the time being, she can try to ...  Read More

I have bee having nightmares for almost a week now and I do not know how to get rid of them

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Contact me at the earliest. You need some medications. ...  Read More

Do nightmares are really caution signs..? Should we bother about them ..! Here what nightmares are currently disturbing .. , slapping a person , had caught up to soneone while changing, in a function., etc .., usually when we can't remember dreams .., why do some specific ones come across mind even after we woke up..? Should we bother about that..?

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Nightmares are not dangerous if they are occurring once in a while and not causing major sleep disturbances. But if you're sleep is getting disturbed and day time you are having problems with your moo ...  Read More

When I was young I had nightmares vivid nightmares and that was not a big deal because every kid did . But now that I'm only I have very vivid nightmares every single night and Im not sure if this is normal or if I should be concerned.

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Speak to a counsellor or a psycho- analyst. Maybe they can help you understand why this is happening. If the nightmares are manageable & not causing too much disturbance to you, you might want to ...  Read More

I once had a nightmare around 7-8 years ago. My parents were scolding me and all of a sudden many green tennis balls come. After that their voice become scary. This nightmare is very often to me. Even I also see it when I'm awake and I get scared. It's the reason why I'm scared of many things kept together that are alike. Even when I walk in crowd

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two. ...  Read More

My b.p. is 130/80. I m taking matalar 50 regularly. But I have nightmares every night that disturb my sleep.

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hello der if any sad moments have occurred in life try to forget it consult psychiatrist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

I get frequent nightmares. Everytime I wake up screaming. Some are reoccurring. And it is becoming embarrassing because it is now happening in front of others, Whenever there is a sleepover with friends or family.

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Need to take the whole history and detailed assessment. Can be treated. ...  Read More

I have been experiencing nightmares almost every night for the past year. They usually involve being chased, losing someone, or other frightening situations. I often wake up suddenly with a racing heart and feeling scared. The nightmares are affecting my sleep quality and leaving me tired during the day. I would like to know what could be causing t

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Hi I'm sorry to hear that you're going through such tiring and frightening nights. Frequent nightmares can be very distressing and may significantly affect sleep quality and daytime functioning. They ...  Read More

Hello. I am seeking clinical insight into a long term functional and emotional pattern. I am 26 with chronic difficulty maintaining routines, employment, and goal directed behaviour. I experience brief motivation followed by prolonged avoidance and mental shutdown. Previous psychiatric treatment for depression and anxiety did not improve symptoms.

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Hi What you are describing suggests long-term emotional and mental exhaustion, where your nervous system has been overwhelmed for years, leading to cycles of brief motivation followed by shutdown, av ...  Read More

I got diabetes hypothyroidism high cholesterol nerve damage and get vascular headaches literally every day. Inbetween i also get nightmares for a couple of days more often like once 2 days in a week. On such days even if i take a short nap in the afternoon i get nightmares. Kindly advice.

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You should consult a Neuro psychiatrist for proper evaluation of nightmares ...  Read More

Having history of CNS TB, vasculitic infracts & Hydrocephalus treated in 2024. Nightmares- I often see myself dying in dream, ghosts, someone trying to kill me. I feel like screaming loud, crying. I cry for hours even after small argument with partner. Sleep problem as well. Currently taking Eliwel.

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If you are symptomatic despite taking medicine you must again get evaluated psychiatrically. With optimization of dose or change of medicine you will get well. ...  Read More

It has been 6months she broke up with me,now in this 6 months I have noticed a few things: 1) I used to be an extrovert, spontaneous person always chilled,jolly, happy,funny who used to make people smile,after this incident I have become introvert,serious type guy.I don't know even if I will ever become my older version or this introvert nature has

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Start by opening up to people you trust—friends or family—about your feelings. This helps rebuild comfort with emotional connection. ...  Read More

What are the common reasons for front teeth coming forward?

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Front teeth can shift forward for several reasons: 1. **Crowding**: If there isn't enough space in the jaw, teeth may shift forward to make room. 2. **Misalignment**: Issues with the bite or jaw alig ...  Read More

I'm seeing things that are not present in reality. I saw pink tablet on my fridge. Then at table and after that at bed. I asked my mom she told nothing's there. And after some time nothing was there.This has occured sometimes earlier also. But the last day it happened 3-4 times. I also saw very big pimple at my hand and chest. After sometime it dis

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Consult a psychiatrist in person. Get a MRI scan of the brain, EEG and blood tests if needed to find out any underlying medical causes for these symptoms. Else can be treated as a primary psychotic di ...  Read More

Hi , I am Jude Serrao aged 18 suffering from extreme dandruff. I wash my hair everyday with shampoo but at the end of the day my hair is filled with dandruff. How can I get rid of this nightmare 😭😭😭? Please let me know 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that primarily affects the scalp but can also occur on other parts of the body, including the face, chest, and back. Here's some information about it: ...  Read More

Hi, today i woke up from a nightmare and felt like the bed was shaking (just like earthquake). lt last for very few seconds. i am having headache only on right side that goes down to neck. I am worried it was a brain seizure? please help

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It’s not seizure ...  Read More

Hello I am 9 weeks pregent. I just wanted to ask why am I getting nightmares and bad dreams about my unborn child and partner. Is it due to stress? Will it affect my baby?

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Connect please ...  Read More

Im 11 weeks pregnant in my first trimestee. I get nightmares and bad dreams at night and also if i sleep during the day. Will these dreams affect fetus mental health

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You can consult your Gyne or a psychiatrist and take melatonin. Good luck ...  Read More

Loss of appetite Reasons behind weight loss Kindly suggest regarding tonic or medicine for daily routine..

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Check for the diet of the child. If the child has normal diet, most likely it is due to increasing growth of the child. If loss of appetite is present and nothing else, you can start with the medicin ...  Read More

My friend she has a daily nightmare,which is something every day someone is chasing her in sleep where she gets scared and gets off from bed and as soon as she gets off from bed she awakens from her nightmare and that point of time heart starts pounding so badly ,but so far no issues with sleep before nightmare and right after even ..sleep is peace

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Hi Thanks for reaching out. Based on what you have mentioned it sounds like your friend could be feeling anxious. It is known that anxiety can trigger nightmares. Having nightmares often is making yo ...  Read More

Please suggest best practice treatment for deep sleep without nightmares or night terrors. I've tried several antidepressants, mood stabilisers, and propranolol 20 mg. Even clonotril 0.5 mg. And exercise and therapy doesn't work either. None of these have worked, except when it's something new for the first week or so. At least something which I

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Hi, it seems like you’ve been struggling with these symptoms for quite some time now and have tried a lot of medications without much success. Therefore it becomes imperative to find out the underlyin ...  Read More

Hi doctors, My 1 month old baby would be in sleep, suddenly make some noise and start crying. Is he seeing nightmares? Is there anything i can do about it? In general, his sleeping is very noisy.. but it has increased lately. I'm worried if he's getting enough sleep or not. Please help.

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Kindly consult online for further treatment and Advise . ...  Read More

How can I handle nightmares disturbing me every day? Since the past three days I am consecutively getting nightmares. They are of the same thing every time/me trying to escape something. I do not wake up in between. But when I wake in the morning I feel extremely emotionally drained and fatigued. I am also having mood swings and sometimes I want to

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It looks like that something is bothering you and the thought about is still not resolved or not to your expectations.. Do consult a psychologist to some clarity a d to overcome this issue.. ...  Read More

Hello Doctors, I'm going through nightmare paralysis kind of experience every night since last 30 days, what should i do, and how dangerous it is?

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Unfortunately this much information is not adequate to come to a diagnosis of your illness. Kindly consult a doctor and provide more details about your complaints. ...  Read More

Hello mam my name is Reena, 21 years old LMP of last few months 19th january 6th march 8th April 19th may From January my periods are heavier, irregular, very painful (unbearable pain) , 103 F fever I'm sexually active. Having protected intercourse. Symptoms - sudden BP low, tiredness, Fever, irritability, anger, acne, hair thinning, stress

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Get your blood test done to confirm HIV ...  Read More

Hello sir Baby girl age 2 and half year weight 12kgs Just now mbbs doctor written attached drops whether In can continue always or not pls tell Pls tell dose how much and what stage I can give She was complaining every month like 2 or 3 times all of sudden stomach pain since 3 months she saying . So pls advice any syrup or reasons also She

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These medicines are for dyspepsia and worm infestation. Need more history. ...  Read More

Please say all the reasons for bad breath...even after Maintaining proper oral hygiene...bad breath still persists...

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There are many reasons for bad breath - Food habits - Smoking - Dry mouth - Infections in mouth - Nose and throat infections - Gastroesophageal reflex ...  Read More

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