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Not able to sleep at all since 2 days
Hi I am traveling to different cities and I am not able to sleep at all since 2 nights while night i was awake and in day time i feel weak and when I try to sleep my mind is very active and i am not able to fall asleep
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Travel and changes in your daily routine can easily disturb your sleep cycle. To support better rest, stay away from screens for at least an hour before going to bed. Create a dark, calm environment in your room to encourage sleep. Additionally, a gentle foot massage using lukewarm oil can help relax your body and make it easier to fall asleep.
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Sleep deprivation,,,Kindly apt for non pharmacological methods like switch off or dim light ,,play some soothing calming mediation music will help you in calming down process.
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eat melatonin rich foods (cashew nut (2pieces during night )for better sleep,,
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Sleep is often disturbed during traveling due to multiple causes. Close mobile, laptop, T.V., 1 hour before sleeping. Try taking dinner early, avoid heavy meals in dinner.Try to do some deep breathing, read some good book or meditate or pray, I.e. any activity that soothes the mind, before sleeping.
Consult online for further guidance.
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This is classical condition , book appointment you will find it relived
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Book appointment
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Travel and schedule change commonly trigger transient insomnia, often via stress, unfamiliar environment, and circadian disruption (jet lag, schedule shift). Acute âadjustment insomniaâ to new stressors or environments typically lasts daysâweeks and resolves as you adapt.
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keep a consistent bedtime and wake time, even while traveling; avoid long daytime naps despite fatigue, as they worsen nightâtime insomnia.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Dear Madam,
Thank you for your query.
Difficulty sleeping for the past 2 days, especially during travel, is quite common and is usually related to change in environment, travel fatigue, or disturbed sleep routine. This can also make you feel weak during the daytime.
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* Try to maintain a fixed sleep schedule even while traveling * Avoid mobile/TV at least 1 hour before sleep * Limit tea/coffee in the evening * Stay well hydrated and eat light meals at night * Create a calm environment (dim lights, quiet room) * Practice relaxation techniques like deep breathing
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* Ensure proper food intake * Drink fluids (water, ORS, juices) * Take adequate rest during the day if needed
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Try magnesium and melatonin supplements. For further information kindly consult
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A complete physical examination and a few investigations should be done before the treatment.
The treatment may be prolonged.
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Dr. Arifur Rahaman
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Siliguri
Consult for treatment. It is common if you don’t have any other problem, sleep cycle alter is quite common
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Consult for medication
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This looks like travel-related insomnia circadian rhythm disturbance very common when moving between cities.
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Fix sleep timing to local time, avoid daytime naps, and if needed take low-dose Melatonin 3 mg at night for 2–3 days only and see if sleep improves. And also you can add ashwagandha at night also improve sleep quality. Take both 60 minutes before sleep
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Limit screen use before bed
keep room dark and cool
avoid caffeine after evening and try relaxation exercises of hot shower at night it will help in sleep a lot
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Change of place and stress of travelling over activates the brain and it may cause difficulty in sleeping .
Try to relax your mind , eat dinner early and try to sleep early .
Medication for mind relaxation and sleep like zolpidem 5 mgm or clonazepam o. 25 mgm may be taken . But taking medicines for sleep should be avoided as much as possible.
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I understand your concern you . Want to know more clinically to rule out kindly consult for proper advice and medication
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Tab clonazepam 0.5 one at 9-9.30pm after dinner 3 days.
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It's all due to fatigue. You have to do meditation, sleeping exercises and try to sleep at night. Once your sleep is complete n sleeping cycle became normal then you feel fresh
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Stress , change of place ,can be treated if its bothering u a lot.
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Need proper history .
Do consult and then take appropriate medication
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Need proper history
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Go for a walk before bedtime.
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Hi. You have all answer in your question itself.
Since you are travelling, unable to sleep that’s why feeling tired if no other symptoms.
It is not advisable to take medicine to sleep unless there’s a dire need. It’s better to relax and hydrate yourself and try to sleep will be my best and honest advise
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Sleep aid needed
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Dr. Riya Gangwal
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Indore
If you are sleep deprived slowly your day time functions also suffer. You feel restless, have headaches, tiredness, confusion etc. since it has been happening for only 2 nights. You can manage it easily. But racing mind is something that needs to be dealt with. Nevertheless for now sos medication can be taken but if it still doesn't get relieved you will need proper assessment. I provide online consultation and therapy support if you would like contact me directly on nine eight two six five four five six six zero.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult psychiatrist and take medications
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shounak Pal
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3 yrs exp
Kolkata
You can take tablet Altonil 5 mg for few days at bedtime.
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