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2 days no sleep at night
Actually it's Ramadan so 5-6 days I went to sleep at 3.30am to 4.00 am but as my office has started and I have to wake up at 6 so now as I am trying to sleep at 1 from 2 days zero sleep came in the night time and on day 1 came home after office and I slept at day for 2 hours also. What is the reason thats I am not able to sleep in night frok 2 days why this is happening it's the first time it has happened what's the reason please explain I am trying very hard for these 2 days but zero almost zero sleep came. Actually I had also anxiety but it was 1 year ago and that time dr game me nexito 5 can I eat that for proper sleep please give the solution I am in extreme tension.
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Go for a 30min walk before bed time .
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Your sleep problem is most likely due to a sudden change in sleep schedule during Ramadan and waking up early for office. When sleep timing shifts abruptly, the body’s circadian rhythm gets disturbed, which can temporarily cause difficulty falling asleep at night.
The daytime nap and anxiety about not sleeping can further worsen the problem, leading to short-term insomnia.
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Try to maintain a fixed sleep schedule for the next few days and avoid daytime sleep.
Avoid restarting Nexito 5 on your own, as it is used for anxiety/depression and not for immediate sleep.
Avoid mobile phone, caffeine, tea/coffee, and heavy meals at least 2 hours before bedtime.
Practice deep breathing, light relaxation, and dim lights before sleep to help your body reset its natural sleep cycle
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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. You can discuss via whatsapp on 971*66*33*129 or book here on practo.
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It is due sleep disturbance and you have kind of stress and anxiety
Do some meditation
Hydrate your body
Hear some mind peaceful songs
Try to relax yourself by breathing fresh air
Don't take unnecessary medicine
If u didn't get sleep after doing this consult with your nearby doctor
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Instead of writing such a long story please consult a General Physician in your, area sitting across the table.
This type of story needs a lot of patience to interpret it properly because he has to read it 3-4 times.
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Your current sleep problem is most likely due to sudden sleep schedule disruption and sleep-cycle disturbance during Ramadan.
For about 5–6 days you slept at 3:30–4:00 AM, so your body’s circadian rhythm shifted to a late sleep pattern. Now suddenly trying to sleep at 1:00 AM while waking at 6:00 AM confuses the brain’s sleep clock. This can cause “acute insomnia”, where the brain stays alert even though you try to sleep.
Other factors worsening it:
• Daytime nap (2 hours) reduces sleep pressure at night
• Stress and worrying about sleep increases adrenaline and prevents sleep
• Previous anxiety history makes the brain more sensitive to sleep disturbance
This situation is very common and usually temporary. Two nights of poor sleep does not mean something serious is wrong with your brain or health.
Regarding Nexito 5 (escitalopram):
This is an antidepressant used for long-term anxiety treatment, not an immediate sleeping pill. It should not be restarted on your own just for sleep.
Next Steps
1. Avoid daytime sleep for the next 2–3 days
This helps rebuild natural sleep pressure at night.
2. Keep a fixed wake-up time
Even if you sleep poorly, wake up at the same time (around 6 AM) daily. The body clock resets this way.
3. Sleep routine tonight
• Go to bed around 12:30–1 AM
• Dim lights 1 hour before bed
• No phone or laptop in bed
4. If unable to sleep after 20–30 minutes
• Get up
• Sit quietly in dim light
• Return to bed when sleepy
5. If sleep does not improve in 4–5 days, a doctor may prescribe short-term sleep medicine (like melatonin) rather than restarting Nexito.
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• Avoid caffeine after evening (tea, coffee, energy drinks).
• Try slow breathing before sleep: inhale 4 seconds, exhale 6 seconds for 5 minutes.
• Keep the room cool, dark, and quiet.
• Light morning sunlight exposure helps reset the sleep cycle.
• Do light physical activity during the day but avoid intense exercise late at night.
• Remember: the more you force sleep, the harder it becomes—relaxing the mind helps sleep return naturally.
Your situation sounds like temporary circadian rhythm disturbance, which usually settles within a few days. If you’d like, you can also tell me whether you are feeling palpitations, racing thoughts, or restlessness at night, and I can guide you further.
An online consultation can also help you get a quick personalized sleep plan if the problem continues.
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No fix time of sleep is the reason. Tab clonazepam 0.5 one at night 9_ 9.30 PM
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Try to go to bed at a fixed time daily, stay away from electronic media an hour before sleeing.
Try reading some good literature before sleeping, do some regular prayers and meditation before sleeping. For days time, observe healthy life style.
Get thyroid function tests done and share results.
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You can try nexito again .but main thing is your night sleep cycle is disturbed.so maintain your schedule and make fix time for sleep again.for now 5 to 10 days starts nexito.
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Dr. Koushik
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4 yrs exp
Karimnagar
I understand your concern. However, giving specific medical advice without a proper evaluation may not be safe or accurate. A brief consultation will allow me to understand your symptoms, medical history, and any reports you may have, so I can guide you properly. Please feel free to consult me here and I’ll be glad to assist you.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rewari
Your sleep cycle changed during Ramadan (sleeping at 3:30–4:00 AM). Now suddenly trying to sleep at 1 AM has disturbed your body clock (circadian rhythm). Because of this adjustment, sleep is not coming. Daytime sleep and anxiety about “not sleeping” can also worsen it.
Do not start Nexito on your own. It is an anti-anxiety medicine, not a sleeping pill, and takes 2–3 weeks to work.
What to do:
Avoid daytime naps
Fix a regular sleep time
Avoid mobile, tea/coffee at night
Relax and don’t force sleep
Important:
This is common after a schedule change and usually improves in 3–5 days.
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Dr. Sreeram Moukthica
Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
8 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its ramadan, so u will wakeup early morning to start with your day of fasting, so you try to have your dinner once u are done with fasting, so i suggest you to walk around 1 hour after the heavy meal in the evening before going to sleep!
And follow ur schedule, heavy protein rich diet may cause sleep issues at night ! So u can adjust it accordingly! Waking helps u in digestion!
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U can trying taking some prescription medication to adjust ur sleep for a week - please visit a local general medicine department at your local clinic for a prescription! They will assess u accordingly to your physical conditions!
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Sleep medications are Not recommended for long term use - needs to be consulted after a week if symptoms persist! Thank you!
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Dr. Saarika
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Chennai
Maintain fixed sleep schedule (same time sleep and wake).
Avoid tea/coffee after evening.
Reduce mobile/TV screen 1 hour before bed.
Light dinner; avoid heavy or spicy food late.
Try relaxation techniques (deep breathing, meditation).
Warm milk before sleep may help.
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
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Hyderabad
Due to stress
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