The habits that help you get a good night's sleep is called sleep hygiene. The habits that can help you are, limiting daytime naps, sleeping and getting up at a fixed time every day, avoiding caffeinated drinks before bedtime, avoiding fatty foods at night, and exercise.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am 33 years old and overweight. I have a stressful job, and my home environment also bothers me. I am so exhausted during the days and I sometimes fall asleep during work hours. I have often experienced sleep paralysis. My feet have been swollen for the past couple of days, and even whe... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The poor quality of night sleep is the main reason behind daytime sleepiness. So follow the steps of sleep hygiene. 1. Sleeping and waking up at regular times. Avoid caffeinated drinks at least eight hours before sleep. 2. Avoid using te... Read Full »
Can thyroid problems cause stress and anxiety?
Query: Hi doctor, I have TSH 6.01. My T3 and T4 are normal. I feel stressed with anxiety. I cannot sleep at night. Please help me. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Though your TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is raised, it does not require treatment with Thyroxine but needs monitoring. Follow steps of sleep hygiene such as sleeping and waking up at regular time, avoiding caffeinated drinks at least 8 hours before sleep, avoid u... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am not able to control my feelings and getting so much of anger. My heartbeat is getting increased. I do not know what I a doing at that time. I am just scolding my friends, family, etc. But, after some time, I feel regret on thinking about that and will get into depression. Sometimes, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first step is to prevent yourself from acting out during anger episodes. While getting angry, either do reverse counting from 20 to 0 or deep breathing. After calming down give logical suggestions to yourself against losing temper in that particular situation. Log... Read Full »