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Suffering from sleep disorder
I am suffering from sleep disorder, please help. I am stressed and depressed about my life and due to this lockdown the anxiety is getting the best of me.
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Hi There may be several reasons for your sleep peoblem. One that you are dpressed/anxious or you dont exercise. Please exercise at home, do breathing exercise and listen to meditation music. If cannot benefit from these then consult a psychiatrist.
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Anxiety , depression are interrelated to each other.
One brings other.
Lockdown causes many anxiety in our mind. Career problems, Job problems , financial problems, emotional problems etc are the side effects of LockDown. These side effects causes anxiety and depression to you.
1. Find the causes of your anxiety and depression. Write them down.
2. Try to find solutions to each of them.
3. If solutions are not available then try to find the way how you deal with them ?
4. Write down the positive effects of LockDown in your life.
Consult me or any Counselling psychologist for further details.
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Plz consult and take medication...I can treat u v well..
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Sir, have you been diagnosed with it?
This is a very tough time and we all are going through a bad phase. Being anxious is fine we can work through it
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Kindly contact a psycho
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Try to do make you body tired, you can do household work, and would suggest meditation
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Hi!
Sleep disorders such as night terrors during the pandemic are common and frequently seen as coping mechanism used by the brain to cope with stress. However, if you are really distrusted by them you may follow these simple rules of sleep hygiene:
Keep the same sleeping and waking up time. This will regulate your sleep-wake cycle
Keep a length of time between sleeping and TV watching. Do not sleep while watching tv
Do not consume alcohol before sleeping. It also gives rise to sleep disorders and will keep u awake
Make a list of things that you have done through the day the to do list for the next day. This will give u some sense of control over the situation.
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Follow the steps mentioned delightedly
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Ya, lockdown has actually becoming stressful event especially for the one who has been running since years from their negative phases. But for sleep disturbances, you can try out listening to sleeping music and before that to remove your stress kindly do mirror talking or writing your thoughts and trashing it away that will make you feel better.
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Hi,
I can understand how your existing mental health conditions can intensify with current social limitations and isolation. To help you currently, I encourage you to seek ongoing TeleTherapy (counseling over the phone or internet) along with medication management if after assessment Psychotherapist recommends treatment Plan with medication and counseling.
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Avoid any kind of clock or watches in bedroom if you suffer from anxiety and sleep disorder.
Learn about guided mediation and grounding techniques (54321 game).
Identify your current support system (family, friends, resources etc)
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Hi..it must be quite distressing for you. It is not easy to normalise our anxiety and to be functional. And having an earlier anxiety condition lockdown situation would make it worse. Try to just observe your anxiety and try to investigate your thoughts..see what is the response you get. Rationalising your anxious thoughts to some extent can help. But I suggest you also need to speak to a professional.
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Find out about your fearful thoughts. start observing them.
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But try to seek professional help at the earliest..
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Hello, We (most of us, too) are in similar situation with out thought process. Anxiety is nothing, but fear of what will happen in future. So it's natural to feel that way. Plus it's a good thing that you want to address it too.
If you are Pune based we are open as ours is Polyclinic and even clinical Psychologist (it's me) is available physically for consultation & therapy sessions. We help patients to reach us via tele consultations too.
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Spend time with your family.
Try breathing techniques.
Please maintain daily routine of wake up & sleep and workouts and having meals.
You can try to reduce your screen time (other than work from home).
Take hot shower bath before you go to sleep.
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Please trust your professionals once you decide to take sessions of therapies.
All the best....
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Hi, There's something bothering you and you are not getting answer for this.... This makes you sleepless because your mind is constantly thinking with out a full stop how to go about this n solve it.... Suddenly you cannot start any exercise whether it's breathing or physical..... Feel free to call.... Let's explore yourself with me n come to solution....
Thank you
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Hello practo user
I can understand your concern and the issue is treatable. One’s sleep can be affected due to various factors such as stress, anxiety , irregular sleep schedule, and many other reasons. Also one can experience change in duration of sleep, quality of sleep etc. However these issues can be discussed in detail and the treatment plan can b decided accordingly . To begin with try physical exercises so that the body gets tired and demands sleep. Also mind relaxation excercises including sleep inducing music can be helpful. Try maintaining a diary and write down about your day and thoughts throughout the day for the better understanding of the issues that you are facing. For any further assistance,You can also reach out to me through the practo app.
Next Steps
Consult a clinical psychologist for counselling and therapies
Health Tips
Mind relaxing activities, diary writing,
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Routine is the most important factor in getting good sleep, and since the routine is disturbed due to the current pandemic situation its normal to have worries and stress at a time like this as our stress and anxiety levels have risen since the lockdown as there’s so much uncertainty that we have never faced this before.
Questions like will it go back to normal? Or is this the new normal? It's that unknown which causes stress and anxiety." It's hard to be locked up in your own home without being reminded we're in serious times".
We’re in the same rough seas, but we’re in very different boat, some boats are leaky while some have high-powered motors on them.
I suggest you to understand your anxiety triggers and watch your self talk, if you feel there too much pessimism in it, try to be aware and reframe/ rephrase it so that you are not in the “ what if “ land of assumptions . That can reduce your anxiety
However if it persists, Do take telephonic consultations from a good clinical psychologist.
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Step 1. Tell yourself you've done all you can for that day and there's nothing more to do. Then pick it up a good reading habit 30 mins before bed,which will distract you from the thought rut.
Step 2 Try not to take extra naps some of us are now taking? You've got to save your sleepiness for bedtime.
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You can visit my website
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Or call for more detailed discussion
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Sleep deprivation can be really distressing. It does affect the moods. Stress, anxiety and sleeplessness are interconnected and to come out the vicarious cycle take a step at a time. Help is just one call away. The help from qualified mental health professional will be the best way.
The psychotherapy session will help you design a Quarantine Routine, working on triggers to anxiety and stress, improve quality of sleep etc. Feel free to contact for further details.
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Online session with qualified mental health professional.
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suffering can not be an option. take a step. Help is just one call away.
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Dear practo patient
I understand your situation, I appreciate you that you share your issue with me . Sleep disorder arise due to over thinking of any thing , your thought related to any things which is in your life like personal or professional or any incidence happen in past of your life or current situation happening in world. At that time you have to cut that thought and try to think some thing which give you a nice , relaxing chilling feeling , it can be any thought can be real or imaginary . This will help you in generating positive thoughts and more positive thoughts relaxing feeling in your mind which help you to overcome the disturbing negative depressive thoughts.
This can achieve by different type of therapies giving by us like music therapy or online counselling therapy
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It is completely natural to be experiencing all these concerns during lockdown however it is important to address what are the things in your life that is causing stress and depression. Unless the root cause is dealt with you will continue to experience what you are experiencing even after the lockdown.
Next Steps
Seek online consultatation from a Clinical Psychologist.
Health Tips
Seek professional help.
Spend quality time with family.
Keep away from negative thoughts.
Do something productive.
Avoid screen time atleast 60-90 minutes before sleep time.
Avoid caffeine intake during evening.
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Your sleep disturbance is due to the underlying stress and depression. First of all the stressor has to be identified and need to develop a healthy coping strategy for the same. Try to note down your worries and find possible ways of handling it. If it is overwhelming for you, you need to consult a consultant Clinical Psychologist at your earliest.
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Hi thanks for reaching out....
I totally understand and can feel the pain you are going through.
A lot of people are feeling the same, and it’s just natural. No one expected such a radical change in our lives suddenly, that too the whole human kind!
The best way to deal with this is to keep busy so that unnecessary thoughts don’t bug you. I am not sure about your job or work status, please let me know about it.
Keep eating well, exercise as much as you can safely at home. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Watch some good programs on TV. Make a schedule for yourself for the entire day.
Try and find out the things you wanted to do at home from a long time and take those tasks up. Speak to your friends and family on phone. Try meditation and yoga as well if you like it.
If you want we can speak on phone
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Mr. Vigraanth Bapu KG
Clinical Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello! I can totally understand the magnitude of the issue that you have brought out here. Sleep disorders are a long list of problems where insomnia is the most common form it. Your current profession and work from home, long duration of work hours, and prolonged exposure to the laptop and phone screen could be potential reasons for your sleep related issue. More over your feelings of being stressed, low, and anxious could very well be an issue of COVID19 which is exacerbated by other work related issues as well.
Next Steps
Should get in touch with a Clinical Psychologist for more clarity and psychoeducation
Health Tips
Could browse for "Sleep Hygiene" practices and you can start following the steps.
Physical activities (walk within home, simple strech, yoga, etc.) could be included on your daily schedule
Reduce your caffeine consumption after 6 pm
Sleep in a well ventilated room
Use the washroom before hitting the bed
For more details get in touch with a Clinical Psychologist
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Rashi Anand
Counselling Psychologist
15 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello. Happy that you chose this platform to write about your issues.
The outbreak of Covid 19, the uncertainty around it is causing anxiety to many people, particularly those who were facing mild to moderate anxiety from before.. or are more vulnerable to stressful situations. Lack of effective stress management leads to overthinking, worrying, resulting in sleep deprivation.
Next Steps
Start with relaxation exercise for 15-20 mins everyday. Preferably guided meditation, or breathing exercise.
Reduce the amount of time spent on watching news and Covid updates.
Seek Counseling and therapy for managing your thoughts and emotions more efficiently.
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Ms. Kavita Sharma (PhD)
Counselling Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Udaipur
Currently many people are facing the same. Maybe you are worrying a lot for many different things at the same time. I would suggest you to connect with psychologist to balancing your things. You can contact me through Practo app.
Next Steps
consult with psychologist
Health Tips
Try Mindfulness for more Self-awareness.
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Ms. Chellam Narendiran
Counselling Psychologist
10 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Its quite a common symptoms for many during this lock down period. Worrying doesn't help you in any ways. It actually creates more problem in life.
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First, write down your worried points. Then prioritize the first 3 points which is bothering you a lot. Try to understand whether these points have anything in common. For eg., money or behavioral issues and so on. This would help you in identifying the problems and start focusing on the action plans.
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Do breathing exercises and indulge in some hobbies.
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Dr. Yakata Sharma (PhD) (PhD)
Clinical Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Pune
Hello there! I appreciate your effort to come out and address the problem you are going through. This lockdown is definitely acting as a catalyst to the increasing stress level among the population. The sleep disturbance you are going through is a manifestation of stress. First of all, the stressors need to be figured out which are causing the stress.
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list out the stressors. if you are not able to do so yourself, consult a psychologist to have a better understanding of your current situation and how to destress yourself.
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Mr. Nitin Anandi Lal
Clinical Psychologist
7 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello! Thanks for your question.
It seems along with the sleeping problem you are having emotional issues as well. It is advisable for you to do few relaxation breathing exercises like pranayam. Regular physical exercises like yoga may help.
It is also very important for you to maintain proper sleep hygiene . It’s always better to have a proper schedule in place and one should follow it, especially during this pandemic. It is also important to keep oneself busy and have regular sleeping hours.
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If problem persists you can get in touch with a clinical psychologist and a psychiatrist’s opinion is also advisable.
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Ms. Hema Sampath
Counselling Psychologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes, the lock down period is increasing the Anxiety. Let me know, whether this sleeplessness was there even before lock down..
If so, it is better to reach out to one of us and share your reasons to resolve those.
So that, you can handle the present condition much better..
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You can reach me for more clarity and details..
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