I see nightmares very often. Get startled easily. I am having trouble with my sleep routine. It has been for several years now. Even though I have not had any issues in recent times I am still not able to concentrate and focus on my studies. I get irritated easily lose temper and wake up after every two or three hours of sleep.. sometimes feeling restless after waking up. I feel like I spend more time in my head than in reality. Where can I consult about my diagnosis? Should I seek a psychologist or psychiatric treatment???
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The most effective solution for dealing with anxiety for me personally was waking up early. Iam not a morning person but once i tried this, i was surprised how good this made me feel. It helped me find peace and calm myself down. Having so much time in my hand I could do small things that made me happy and I felt a sense of accomplishment just by waking up early. I feel the most anxious during the night- so sleeping early really helped me tackle it to a great extent.
Meditation was another thing I tried when my anxiety was at its peak. Trust me- for someone who thinks a lot, it is no joke to shut your mind down and focus on your breathing. I could concentrate for very few minutes in the beginning but my thoughts kept spiraling back. So listening to some meditation music while i meditate helped me increase concentration. It helped me analyse my recurring thoughts and gave me more clarity about them.
Mostly during such times I donât feel like interacting with anyone- thinking that nobody will really understand how i feel. Itâs great if you can talk it out and rant everything going on in your mind to someone who cares to listen. Taking it all out really helps. If youâre someone who is not comfortable with addressing this with anyone, then you can try writing down all that is going on in your mind. Once you take it all out in any manner, you will feel relieved.
If you feel like you are stuck between your thoughts and feel very helpless, just do SOMETHING. Take a walk, call up your friends and talk about something random, play with your pet - just do something to break that cycle that is going on in your head. Do anything that will distract you even for sometime. Take action without overthinking anything. Just go for it.
Being positive and thinking right is almost impossible during such times. One of the main reasons i avoid talking to people during this time is because they may feel bad/ give some positive shit which is not what I want. You know yourself the best- try starting small and appreciating small wins. Having a motivational self-talk session/ looking in the mirror and giving yourself some positivity might help. Appreciate yourself for how far you have come and remind yourself about your strengths.
Try to get a balance of the basic things that need to be right- Sleep, food, health and water level. Once you get these things in check it will show better results over time.
Having any kind of physical activity or a workout routine will help you fight anxiety. Doing this releases endorphins which trigger a positive feeling in the body. It will also help you reduce stress, improve sleep and help in fighting with anxiety and depression.
If all the above things do not help and you are still stuck with being anxious, then there is just one way out. Confrontation. Ask yourself what is troubling you and analyse your thoughts. Address it and not run away from it. You have to feel the anxiety, be curious about it and seek answers and find out what is really going on. There will always be an underlying message or something youâre trying to run away from and are too weak to confront that. No matter how much you run away from it, sooner or later you will have to face it. This is a long process and you need to be strong and have patience to tackle it.
Lastly, know that YOU ARE NOT ALONE. This feeling is just temporary. Think of it as your bodyâs way to communicate something with you. We feel this only when we have lost perspective and when we are lacking inspiration. We have to just find ways to get out of the drama going on in our heads and gain perspective. Anxiety is something most of us go through at different levels. We are just too weak to talk about it. It is a part of being human- you are not alone.
Next Steps
consult Psychiatrist/ Psychologist
Health Tips
Do Yoga and meditation, Go for counselling session
Hi, Proper sleep is very important for mental and physical health.Lack of sleep can cause you confusion, impairment in concentration, anger, indecisive etc .There can be associated emotional problems like anxiety and nightmares can usually be due to stress, childhood trauma, etc.
Next Steps
Consult a psychologist for assessment and counseling sessions.Consult a psychiatrist if your problem is severe and impairing your daily functions
Health Tips
progressive muscles relaxation
Regular time for bed
Less caffeine
Regular exercise
Hi
You have nightmares very often and you are not able to sleep well. This has been happening for several years. It seems like you are stressed and upset about something. It is necessary to determine what is causing nightmares and lack of sleep. The common causes of adult nightmares are depression and anxiety. You also lose your temper easily. To feel better consult a psychologist and talk about what you are going through. With a psychologist you can talk about what is making you feel anxious, and angry. You can also talk about your childhood and relationship with family. Certain lifestyle changes might be required. You want to feel calm, sleep well, and concentrate on studies. A psychologist will help you feel calm that will enable you to sleep well and improve concentration.
Do not worry with counselling sessions you will feel better. Be kind to yourself and practice self-compassion.
Next Steps
Consult a psychologist
Health Tips
Contact me for counselling session. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind.
Yes you can connect with psychiatrist few days have medicine so that you can sleep. After tha
t start having counseling not manitain sleep .you can follow these technique
Lower the temperature. ...
Use the 4-7-8 breathing method. ...
Get on a schedule. ...
Experience both daylight and darkness. ...
Practice yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. ...
Avoid looking at your clock. ...
Avoid naps during the day. ...
Watch what and when you eat.
Hai . I understand wat you are going through. We will face this together. life style changes could helps in many way.you can shift your daily routine in to different one. It includes eating habits, leisure time every little thing. If you need any help. I'm more happy to help you . Kindly reach out Nine three four four six eight eight four two one.
Next Steps
seek professional help could help in many ways.
Health Tips
start practising journaling.
mindful eating habits.
practice mindfulness
Hi... Your sleep issues can be a product of an unhealthy lifestyle/routine. Try to follow a healthy routine in terms of proper and timely meals, exercise, breathing/meditation. It will help you bring back your control over your sleep. You may also start taking Counselling Sessions on weekly basis to address issues that are causing you to feel this way all the time.
Next Steps
Consult a Psychologist.
Interpersonal Guidance and Counselling is required.
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