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My boyfriend's name Debjit Chakrabarty, his elder sister commit suicide on 2 april 2021
After this incident he gone through in very tough time.. and also in this situation in lockdown he is totally mentally isolated.. some how very introvert so can't talk about his situation.. can't sleep at night so he started taking ativan 1mg From 12 may 2021.
But now it is almost finished so I wanted to know if he can take a sleeping pill for sleep? Pls help me if yes then pls prescribe some thing..
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He is in grief which can become pathological anytime and causes depression/ anxiety which further causes sleep issues. So better to get evaluate by a psychiatrist. U can consult here online to us.
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Dr. Altaf Ahmad Malla
Neuropsychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hi , don’t use any sleeping pill without seeking a proper consultation by a psychiatrist. Get him assessed by a psychiatrist for needful and also by a psychologist for needful therapy
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Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
He needs proper guidance and treatment
Bnzo may b habbit forming in long run
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u can contact/ chat me privately
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