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How do I stop my body from overreacting?

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Published At February 24, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Recently I went through a long period of chronic stress and anxiety. Since then, I have not felt well and have been bedbound, mainly with severe fatigue. I have noticed some strange symptoms and wondered if you could tell me if it is a mental health condition, please?

If I am watching television and something slightly emotional comes on, I suddenly feel strong tingling. I will also cry at the slightest thing. I have to stay calm all day. No stress or anything exciting. My heart starts beating fast if I experience even the slightest bit of excitement or stress. If it is before bed, I will not sleep all night. It makes me feel lightheaded and very unwell straight away. Even just having a normal phone call before bed will do this. Any stimulation sets me off and causes me to feel unwell. I cannot handle the slightest bit of stress or even make a simple decision. Then, suddenly, I get head pressure, making me feel unwell. Even something that before I would not find stressful at all. If I hear a sudden loud noise, it will make me jump, and it starts paining my body. It is like my body is overreacting to everything and making me feel unwell to the point I am bedbound.

Have you heard of this before? Is it a normal health condition? Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist.

It is a sign of premorbid depression. If it continues, then you may suffer from a major depressive disorder. It would help if you change your lifestyle. Take enough sleep of at least 7 to 8 hours. Do daily exercise for 30 to 45 minutes. Do meditation for 15 minutes daily. Spend time with family and friends. Do not stay alone. Spend time for your good creative hobbies like reading good books, writing a diary, and learning to play a new musical instrument, skill, or language. Eat good healthy food, and avoid junk foods. Do not watch emotional movie scenes which make you cry. Instead, find a reason to be happy. Make a goal for your life and achieve it. Be bold and confident. Find a reason to live life.

Please follow up for further assistance.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi
Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Psychiatry

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