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Sleep disorder
When i sleep , sometimes i feel like i am not able to wake up, i try to move my hands and body so that i can wake up, i am able to see everything , but not in a position to move my body and it feels like if i will close my eyes i will die
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Its sometimes possible that the mind gets upset due to problems in one's daily life. These problems, when not solved amicably, leads to mental health disorders. The disorders usually surface as sleep disturbance, increased mobile screen time, stress, headache and decreased energy.
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U may be suffering from sleep paralysis which is part of sleep disorder. It needs detailed evaluation before reaching a conclusion. Consultation with a psychiatrist is the best way for u.
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1. Medical intervention
2. Psychotherapy: Relaxation Techniques, daily sleep diary record, sleep hygiene, listening guided mindfulness scripts, increase daily physical activity,
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Sleep is a complex phenomena, despite a rest state, a lot is happening in brain and body during sleep. The phenomenon you have described could be likely sleep paralysis of REM sleep, having said that it requires detailed evaluation to rule out other differentials based on various parameters like time of occurrence, duration, associated symptoms, weight, BMI, overall sleep quality, family history etc.
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EEG could be advised if need be by psychiatrist.
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Ur problem needs detailed history and evaluation
, since how days it started, duration of episodes .. ...
Consult doctor for better treatment
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It looks like sleep related disorder which can be treated and cured through proper psychiatric consultation.
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Hi. This condition is called sleep paralysis. However will need further history regarding the same.
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Well it’s good that you’re sharing this considering it can be a problem. The above mentioned information is not sufficient to go into conclusion, require more details.
After detail information we can do something to help you. So please provide more information like since how long it started, how it is progressing & how long and how frequently such episodes occur.. how you feel after episodes. Do you have any other illness and your family history. And in stressful events in nearby time.
With all this detail information please contact psychiatrists.
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Dr. Arvind Vishwambhar Karad
Psychiatrist
12 yrs exp
Latur
You need a detailed assessment. The symptoms you are saying may be a normal phenomenon or may accompany some sleep disorder.
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Psychiatric consultation
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try to maintain a normal routine, adequate rest/sleep, stop addictions if any
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Dabbiru
Psychiatrist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
What you are describing is sleep paralysis which is a common feature of REM sleep its usually harmless but this can be discomforting what you can do is maintain good sleep hygiene , practice relaxation and reducing stress
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Dr. Kavita Bhutani (PhD)
Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
A sleep disorder and kind of panic attack
Too much exhaustion and muscle drained
Herbal tea
No screen
Smile often
Journal
Talk to me
Connect with nature
Keep a perfume by the bedside
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