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I have segmented sleep. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor,What is the solution for segmented sleep? How to get rid of this? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment depends on the cause of segmented sleep. If it is due to mood disorder like depression or hypomania or anxiety, then treatment of the underlying condition will correct the segmented sleep as well. If it is due to disturbed sleep - wake cycle li... Read Full »
Can I stay awake longer than usual by taking sleeping aids?
Query: Hello doctor, Can I stay up longer than usual if I take sleeping aids like Tablet Trazodone or Melatonin and sleep for an extended period (over 10 hours)? Does the time to remain active increase if you sleep for 24 hours to 72 or 96 hours? Does this pattern negatively affect awareness at some point? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Humans follow a circadian rhythm of sleep and wakefulness, where we sleep for around eight hours, followed by 16 hours of wakefulness. It is a periodic cycle. No matter how much you sleep beforehand, you are bound to f... Read Full »
I hardly get about only one hour of sleep in the night. What should I do to fix it?
Query: Hello doctor, For about a few months, I have been surviving on less than an hour of sleep per night. For the first 27 years of my life, I have always had a little bit of trouble getting sleep (overactive mind), but I have never had any trouble getting a full night rest (anywhere from 6 to 9 hours).... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a unique situation and though I do not have a clear answer to your complaints, I can give you some relevant advice. The first thing to do is to evaluate your insomnia. I would suggest you use a camera to video record your sleep. You can use your phone camera w... Read Full »
How to change the circadian rhythm of sleeping?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know how to reset my circadian rhythm from being advanced to a more normal schedule. I have been going to bed around 9 pm and waking up at 5 am. I would like to shift my rhythms to waking up at 7 am and going to bed around 11 pm. I get very sleepy at around 8:30 to 9 ... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is nice to see that you are so aware of your sleep rhythms. Advanced sleep phase syndrome (ASPS) is common in the elderly and not so common in your age. However, your symptoms match ASPS and I will suggest some techniques to delay your circadian rhythm. Ensure th... Read Full »
Why do I have sleep problems when not on melatonin supplements?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female and overall in good health. Starting last month quite suddenly, I started having insomnia issues. The symptoms were difficulty to fall asleep, sensations of adrenaline, waking up scared when falling asleep, a sensation of weakness or numbness in both arms, me... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are suspecting something like sporadic familial insomnia, it is wise to see a neurologist with your specific complaints. This is because it is very difficult to diagnose on the basis of symptoms only. It needs investigations like genetic analysis and sleep s... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution to get rid of sleeping for long hours.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. I use to sleep very much about 11-13 hours a day. I sleep late at night and wake up very late. This is creating a great hamper in my study as well as my daily life. Now, what can I do in order to get rid of this devastating problem? Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you are describing is a common sleep disorder known as delayed sleep phase syndrome. It is a disorder of the body clock. This clock is tuned by bright light and blue light. Chronotherapy: Sleep in a room where the sunlight will bathe your eyes in morning, even... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a treatment for sleep problems.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a female of weight 60 kg and height 176 cm. I have been having extreme trouble with sleeping for about 18 months now. I struggle to get to bed, and when I finally do, I wake up once in one and a half hours or so and feel like the sleep is not a deep one. I feel like I have a restless ... Read Full »
Dr. Saraswat Kumarshri Shriniwas
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your limited history, two plausible causes of your insomnia can be made out. Cabergoline is a dopamine agonist, which has stimulating properties. However, you cannot quit taking it because it is needed in your case. Hypothalamus is connected to the pituitary bot... Read Full »