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I can't sleep.
I am having depression and about 5 months before i had taken anti depression tablets. Everytime when i try to sleep i can't sleep and when i sleep i can't move and feels like i am drowning and can't move even my fingers. I don't have any history of something bad which will make me like this. Whenever I think about something which is important to me all the negative thoughts will come up and my heart beats so fast. And i have so many habits like directions countings etc. Please suggest me a light anti depression which i can take.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. It's the symptoms of anxiety caused by overwhelmed anxious thoughts in your mind. Your medicine can't control or manage such thoughts. So you need to start psychotherapy or mindset changes excersise in parallel to overcome this problem.
Be positive. Consult a Psychologist to assess your current suitation and symptoms to identify the suitable non medicine treatment plan. Feel free to call or reach me online for further evaluation and recommendation of self therapies, dietary changes,relaxation techniques, few lifestyle changes etc.
Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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Dr. Akshata Bhat
Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
Feeling low, having crying spells, sleep and appetite disturbances, and difficulty in concentration and attention are some of the signs of Depression. Consult a Psychiatrist for a detailed assessment. It is likely with medication and counselings the symptoms will improve. If you are feeling suicidal or hopeless consult a Psychiatrist immediately.
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Dr. Rakhi Anand (PhD)
Psychologist
33 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello practo user
I can understand your concerns regarding your overall health and well being . Sleep gets disturbed due to various reasons and stressors around us . It seems that there is some underlying negative event which is causing these distressing symptoms. For better sleep hygiene you can practice these -- try and avoid having a heavy meal or caffeine at night , take a warm shower , have a cup of warm milk or relaxing tea , avoid using your phone / laptop till late , try and talk to close family members or friends , practice deep breathing and meditation . You can also try and go for regular exercise which will be beneficial . It is advisable that you seek help from a clinical psychologist for further evaluation and a treatment program . You can also reach out to me through the practo app for any further help or guidance.
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consult a clinical psychologist
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better sleep hygiene practices , try and talk to close family members and friends , regular exercise , deep breathing and meditation
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Dr. Anita Bafana Jagtap
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Please visit our website www acuyogapune.com Please try acupuncture Thanks
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It's high time you should consult immediately. Everyday of suffering a world of Advance medicine is not acceptable. Definitely you will come out of this.
You asked for light antidepressants here we go T. Mirtaz 7.5 mg for 4 days at night and then 15 mg to continue. It's for all your symptoms.
But I feel if you can share detail about your issues , we can help you better. And definitely you will come out of this depression. If it's a Bipolar depression you need a mood stabilizer than antidepressants. If it's organic depression you need correction of underlying pathology. For adjustment disorder n anxiety , I consider psychotherapy as first line.
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we are happy to help you. hope you will come back with all symptom clarification for rationalization of your treatment.
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Do Yoga n Exercise.
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