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I Often Wake Up From Having Nightmares And Feeling Scared

At the moment I cant sleep, if I do its not for long and I often wake up from having nightmares and feeling scared. I am also crying all the time and I am never like this and dont no how to make it stop.
Mon, 17 Jan 2011
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Before sleeping get with a paper and pen jot done all the things happened throughout the day. And just relax and think about tomorrows further plans.
Psychiatrist Dr. Himanshu Desai's  Response
Sleep disturbance can be one of the symptoms of depression. If you are also having sadness of mood ,disliking ,crying spells ,hopelessness ,worthlessness then you need to see a counselor or Psychiatrist for help. Sleep disturbance alone can be a problem ,please clarify it, Thank you
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I Often Wake Up From Having Nightmares And Feeling Scared

Before sleeping get with a paper and pen jot done all the things happened throughout the day. And just relax and think about tomorrows further plans.