HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Medication For Breathing Problem Due To Sleeplessness

Hi Doctor. I really need advice on what to do. For the past 7 days i havent had any real sleep. my mind keeps thinking about nonsence and repeats everything and its driving me crazy. Its hard for me to breathe at times like i actualyy have to think breathe and lastly my brain hurts. My grandparents are like stop thinking but i cant ive tried. I know it sounds crazy but its happening to me and i dont know what to do please help. ( i also got perscribed sleeping pills and an inhalor and they both arent working)
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello
The main symptoms which you have mentioned are repeated intrusive thoughts and sleep disturbance.
There are sone possibilities for your problem which i would like to tell you.
First is that you might have and obsessive disorder. The thoughts are coming to your mind and you are unable to control them. And this affecting your sleep too.
Second is depressive disorder. The thoughts are mainly negative and you have low mood and energy levels and sleeplessness becuse of these thoughts.
Third is anxiety disorder. You are unable to concentrate because you have chain of thoughts in your mind about unimportant or less important issues. This is causing difficulty in sleep and breathing and you become restless.

Regarding treatment, the options available are antidepressant drugs like sertraline, fluoxetine etc. Also some psychotherapy sessions like that of COGNITIVE THERAPY can be helpful.

Please visit a psychiatrist and talk about this.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Medication For Breathing Problem Due To Sleeplessness

Hello The main symptoms which you have mentioned are repeated intrusive thoughts and sleep disturbance. There are sone possibilities for your problem which i would like to tell you. First is that you might have and obsessive disorder. The thoughts are coming to your mind and you are unable to control them. And this affecting your sleep too. Second is depressive disorder. The thoughts are mainly negative and you have low mood and energy levels and sleeplessness becuse of these thoughts. Third is anxiety disorder. You are unable to concentrate because you have chain of thoughts in your mind about unimportant or less important issues. This is causing difficulty in sleep and breathing and you become restless. Regarding treatment, the options available are antidepressant drugs like sertraline, fluoxetine etc. Also some psychotherapy sessions like that of COGNITIVE THERAPY can be helpful. Please visit a psychiatrist and talk about this. Thanks.