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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia

Posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014

Question: I am unable to sleep if i am sleeping alone. Slept at 3 am or 4 am for the past 4 days and waked up at 8 am. Also if i watch any horror movies, even if i sleep with my family, getting waked up around 2 am or 3 am then again unable to sleep for atleast 1 hour. Please advice as this affects my day.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Screen through Hamilton's Anxiety Rating Scale

Detailed Answer:
Hello
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Your symptoms are suggestive of Anxiety Disorder , may be Generalized Anxiety Disorder or Phobic Disorder. Please screen through Hamilton's Anxiety Rating Scale and tell how you have performed.
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (2 hours later)

Dear Sir I had done the XXXXXXX Anxiety rating scale. My score is 14.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Follow sleep hygiene

Detailed Answer:
Hello
A score of 14 indicates mild anxiety. You can start yoga relaxation exercises, lom vilom and moderate exercise daily. Follow sleep hygiene like going to bed same time each time, complete darkness, no noise, relax mentally before going to bed, read some novel in a different place if can't sleep are good habits.
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar