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Sleep Disturbance and sleep aralysis
I am experiencing severe sleep disturbance with a highly irregular sleep pattern. I currently sleep from 7 AM–11 AM and 2 PM–5 PM, yet have persistent daytime sleepiness, low energy, and impaired daily functioning.
I have had ~3 recent episodes of sleep paralysis involving inability to move, attempted awakening without success, and associated breathing difficulty.
Past history of anxiety and depression; was on psychiatric medication for 2–3 years with initial improvement but discontinued 2 years ago due to side effects.
I have attempted lifestyle changes (e.g., walking) and melatonin; however, melatonin results in sleep onset followed by awakening after ~2 hours.
Kindly advise on possible causes and which doctor should I consult (neurology/sleep medicine vs psychiatry or MD).
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Sleep analysis on detail needed along withyou health status.please consult.
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Your sleep pattern is like your brain is in a state of a jet lag. By sleeping in two short naps during the day you aren't getting the deep sleep your brain needs. Sleep Paralysis happens when your brain wakes up before your body Itâs a side effect of very irregular sleep schedules and exhaustion.This combination of daytime sleepiness and paralysis is common in Narcolepsy, Sleep Apnea or a Circadian Rhythm Disorder.
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consult a Sleep Medicine Specialist a Neurologist or a Pulmonologist. They will order a Sleep Study to see exactly whatâs happening while you drift off.
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Consult superspecialist like neurophysician or psychiatrist
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Please consult a neurophysician. If he says all is o.k., go for psychiatrist opinion.
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You need to required both opinions neurologist and psychiatrist .
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs evaluation
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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5 yrs exp
Firozabad
If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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