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I overthink a lot and due to this, I could not sleep properly for the past month. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 37 years, and I am married. I am always anxious and have a fear of bad situations. I always fear that something terrible might happen to my family members. When I am alone at home, I overthink and cry sometimes that something may happen to my kids, who are normal and healthy. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You may have anxiety issues due to overthinking. It would help to stop your thinking; otherwise, your anxiety will worsen. You should do exercises daily for 30 to 45 minutes. You should do meditation for 20 minutes daily. It will stop ove... Read Full »
I am crying the whole time, cannot sleep, and overthink the whole day. What is happening to me?
Query: Hello doctor, I am crying the whole time, cannot sleep, and overthink the whole day. What is happening to me? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for taking help from a psychiatrist. I can understand your situation. You may have a major depressive disorder or underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for your depression, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, It was five years back when I encountered sleep problem for the first time, and at that point, I was doing a night shift. I consulted a doctor, and he suggested me the medicine Clonazepam 0.5 mg. I had continued Clonazepam 0.5 mg for 1 year. After more than a year, I got to know from a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine group of medicine and prescribed for psychiatric problems including seizure and panic disorder. Having suicidal thoughts is a known side effect of Clonazepam. Yo... Read Full »
Are there any ways to treat my anxiety issues?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had anxiety issues for the past four years and have faced major panic attacks several times, and I face this issue majorly when I try to sleep or if I get up at midnight. Because of this, I fear nights and losing my sleep cycle. For one year, I took medication, and I stopped it whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. There is non-pharmacological management for your anxiety disorder, and you should follow the guidelines below to deal with it. It will help you. You should exercise 30 - 45 minutes daily, like at least going for a ... Read Full »
I have been experiencing difficulties sleeping for the past few days. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 32-year-old female. Nowadays, I am not getting good sleep at night. I sleep only for four hours a day. I sit in front of the computer for ten hours a day. Is this disturbing my sleep? How to get good sleep at night? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, long hours in front of the computer might be the reason for your disturbed sleep. You should improve your sleep hygiene. Things you should try to do: Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, even on weekends. 30 minutes before bedtime you should have... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I need help with my emotional unstability. I was having an inferiority complex for a few months but now it has increased more. I have the following symptoms or changes: 1. Unable to sleep early. 2. Skipping meals. 3. Not finding anything motivating. 4. Losing self-confidence. 5. Having... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You may have a major depressive disorder or underlying stress. There is non-pharmacological management for it, you should try to follow the below guidelines to deal with it. It will help you. 1. Exercise daily for ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have a unique problem. For approximately eight years now, I have not slept at all. It is a source of great distress for me. It is due to a man I used to walk around a park with for exercise telling me that I could not calm my mind. My mind and brain are processing what he said as a 'thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As per your description, you might be having an anxiety disorder or an associated psychological disorder. Regarding the removal of the amygdala, I never encountered any literature mentioning surgical removal of ... Read Full »
Is It Tough To Overcome Benadryl Addiction And Get A Sound Sleep?
Query: Hi doctor, I am spending sleepless nights. I am struggling to fall asleep and often get disturbed by dreams. I feel restless legs throughout the night. The next morning when I wake up I feel fatigue. I am addicted to Benadryl to get sleep. But, I am trying to avoid it now. Please guide me for a s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your complaints, it seems that you might have developed dependence on Benadryl. And it is quite possible that due to this dependence you might be having these symptoms. Benadryl is basically a Codeine-based cough syrup, which is an antitussive agent OTC (over... Read Full »
I am developing withdrawal symptoms of Paroxetine. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 26 year old male, and I am a doctor. From the past year, I have been suffering from delayed onset sleep disorder, I sleep at 4 AM and wake up after noon. I saw a psychiatrist, and he put me on Melatonin, Modafinil, and Zolfresh. But I am still unable to sleep at the desired time, a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for this query. I can understand your concern regarding your delayed onset insomnia. Sleep is very important for a good mental health. Sleep disturbances can cause depression and vice versa I have read your history carefully. You are suffering from insomnia,... Read Full »
Please suggest the diagnosis on my EEG report as I could not sleep.
Query: Hello doctor, Could you please analyze the EEG recording enclosed and provide me with a detailed diagnosis? The reason for this examination is that I have problems falling and staying asleep for two years. I sleep only three to four hours a day, with common medication not or poorly working, and al... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The EEG (electroencephalogram) looks normal. There is no evidence of epilepetic activity. There are some changes which are benign (marked by blue pen) and no need to worry about that. I wou... Read Full »