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REGARDING SLEEP ISSUES
I am currently going through a very tough period i am unable to sleep on time i dont want to sleep till 4 am then sometimes i got wakeup at 8 am then the rest of the day is very low for me and i am suffering religious ocd at a next level right now i am on medication nexito 15 but i am going through very tough period mentally so my questions is pls suggest me some good medicine or technique to sleep on time and can i take these strips for good sleep i am attaching the pics
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What you’re describing is a combination of:
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder flare (religious OCD)
• **Insomnia due to anxiety/circadian disruption
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• Stop screens 1 hour before bed
• Dim lights after 10 PM
• Do a “mental unload”: write thoughts before sleeping
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Do consult
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Please consult and then take medicines.needs step wise management.
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Clonazepam 1.0 mg + quitipine50 at 9.0 to 9.30
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Sleep disturbance OCD aur stress me kaafi common hota hai, aur Nexito jaise medicines shuru me sleep ko affect kar sakti hain.
Aap Nexito ko morning me lena try kar sakte ho (agar doctor ne specifically night dose nahi bola ho), isse sleep thodi better ho sakti hai.
Sleep ke liye kuch basic cheezein follow karo:
Phone aur screen use sone se 1 ghanta pehle band karo
Shaam ke baad chai coffee avoid karo
Daily ek fixed sleep aur wake time rakho
Room me light kam rakho raat ko
Sone se pehle 10-15 min deep breathing ya relaxation karo
Agar neend na aaye to bed par force mat karo, thodi der uth jao phir try karo
Jo strips tum dikha rahe ho wo short term ke liye li ja sakti hain, lekin regular use bina doctor advice ke avoid karo.
Since tumhara OCD bhi worsen ho raha hai, best rahega ek baar psychiatrist se review karwao. Dose adjustment ya short term sleep medicine ki zarurat pad sakti hai.
Agar anxiety bahut zyada ho rahi hai ya negative thoughts aa rahe hain to delay mat karo, doctor ko immediately dikhao
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Need some more history regarding your daily routine habits
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"I am truly sorry to hear that you are going through such a challenging phase. Living with Religious OCD while dealing with sleep deprivation can be extremely draining. Since you are already on Nexito 15, your brain is already receiving support for anxiety and OCD. Adding random 'sleep strips' or extra sedative medications without a psychiatrist's supervision is not recommended, as they can interfere with your ongoing treatment. Your priority should be to regulate your 'Circadian Rhythm' through non-pharmacological techniques while discussing a dose adjustment with your treating doctor."
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Yes,you can take it for short term use.main goal is improve lifestyle modifications and sleep cycle disturbance. Before sleep maintain good dark room and stop thinking daily activities. Make a fix time to sleep.
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Hi, I understand , Sleep issues are common in such situations and can improve.
Start with simple steps
Have dinner early 3 hours before sleep
Take a light 30 min walk after Dinner before bed.
Try to fix a regular sleep time daily.
Since you are already on medication for OCD, it’s important not to take any additional sleep medicines or strips without proper guidance.
I can help you with a structured plan and review your current treatment. You can book a consultation with me.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Please do regular meditation and pranayam. Keep yourself mentally occupied.
Consult a psychiatrist physically.
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I’m sorry that you are going through such a difficult phase right now. Sleep disturbance is very common when OCD and stress symptoms are flaring up, and sometimes the current medicine (Nexito 15) itself may also temporarily affect sleep, especially if taken at night.
Please try taking Nexito in the **morning after breakfast** (only if your treating doctor has not specifically advised night dosing).
For sleep, first focus on these measures:
* avoid phone / screen use 1 hour before sleep
* no tea / coffee after 4 PM
* fixed sleep time and wake-up time daily
* dim lights after 10 PM
* deep breathing / relaxation for 10–15 minutes
* do not stay in bed awake for long periods
Since your symptoms are significantly affecting daily functioning and OCD seems worsened, I strongly advise a **psychiatry review**. Sometimes the dose needs adjustment or a short-term sleep medicine may be added by the treating psychiatrist for a few days.
Please seek urgent help if you are having severe anxiety, panic, hopeless thoughts, or any thoughts of self-harm.
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I know an experienced psychiatrist and can help you consult them if issues doesn't resolve.
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Please do meditation
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And just don’t take random medicine
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For better investigation please visit to general physician
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Dr. Sohan Kulria
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If you want to discuss your problem in more detail, feel free to message me on WhatsApp at nine one one nine two five five six nine nine for a detailed discussion
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Psychiatrist issues
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Meditation helps
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Dipankar Das
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Yes this works well but start with 5mg (Melatonin)
Do Meditations and Breathing exercises alongside .
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Drink water enough when on Melatonin
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