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Suffer From Panic Attack And Sleeplessness. Tingling In The Body. Any Suggestions?
Hi i took a sleeping tablet (10mg) prescribed by my doctor and that night i didnt let myself go sleep after taking it because i thought i was having a panick attack and didnt go sleep and now i have been awake for a good 4, 5 days but i do sleep but i feel like i am still awake though and now my body mass has gone softer and i feel tingling around my body.
Thu, 18 Apr 2013
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You have not mentioned that what drug you took for sleep. At 10 mg doses two main drugs for sleep are commonly used they are either Zolpidem or Diazepam. Both are good hypnotics and help in inducing sleep. Zolpidem is specially used for early insomnia. When these drugs are taken if individual fails to get enough sleep then restlessness and irritability occurs. Due to this you failed to sleep and panic like situation occurred. As it has been 4-5 days and you are not able to sleep properly so I would advise you to please visit a good Psychiatrist. The problem may increase and precipitation of panic may be a possibility.
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Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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You have not mentioned that what drug you took for sleep. At 10 mg doses two main drugs for sleep are commonly used they are either Zolpidem or Diazepam. Both are good hypnotics and help in inducing sleep. Zolpidem is specially used for early insomnia. When these drugs are taken if individual fails to get enough sleep then restlessness and irritability occurs. Due to this you failed to sleep and panic like situation occurred. As it has been 4-5 days and you are not able to sleep properly so I would advise you to please visit a good Psychiatrist. The problem may increase and precipitation of panic may be a possibility.
Thanks
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, MD
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Hi,
thanks for using health care magic.
sometimes after taking sleeping pills, you get the sleep but It is not refreshing and you may feel like your brain is constantly working on some issues.
Tingling may be because of inadequate sleep or vitamin deficiency or a s a symptom of Anxiety.
You should consult qualified psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.
Meanwhile you can try breathing exercise, yoga or meditation and self motivation to get rid of anxiety-depression.
Avoid excessive use of caffine, nicotine.
I hope you will be fine soon
thanks.
thanks for using health care magic.
sometimes after taking sleeping pills, you get the sleep but It is not refreshing and you may feel like your brain is constantly working on some issues.
Tingling may be because of inadequate sleep or vitamin deficiency or a s a symptom of Anxiety.
You should consult qualified psychiatrist for detailed evaluation and treatment.
Meanwhile you can try breathing exercise, yoga or meditation and self motivation to get rid of anxiety-depression.
Avoid excessive use of caffine, nicotine.
I hope you will be fine soon
thanks.
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Hi zain_ul-abdeem_zahid,
Welcome to HCM Forum,
I can understand how frustrated u might be feeling due to sleeplessness and concern about having panic.
You not mentioned what trouble u had so doctor prescribed sleeping pills.
Assuming that u continuously having sleeplessness and episodes of panic ( characterized by palpitation,chest tightness,breathlessness,coldness-trembling extremities,impending doom )and continue concern that you might have these episodes again and again is feature of "Panic Disorder".
This is very common disorder occurs due to certain neurochemical changes in brain and completely treatable.It requires prolonged treatment.only sleeping pills are not a solution for this disorder.
If you not consulted to psychiatrist yet please consult to nearest psychiatrist in person.after thorough evaluation he will treat your illness appropriately.
Hope it helps.Best regards.
Welcome to HCM Forum,
I can understand how frustrated u might be feeling due to sleeplessness and concern about having panic.
You not mentioned what trouble u had so doctor prescribed sleeping pills.
Assuming that u continuously having sleeplessness and episodes of panic ( characterized by palpitation,chest tightness,breathlessness,coldness-trembling extremities,impending doom )and continue concern that you might have these episodes again and again is feature of "Panic Disorder".
This is very common disorder occurs due to certain neurochemical changes in brain and completely treatable.It requires prolonged treatment.only sleeping pills are not a solution for this disorder.
If you not consulted to psychiatrist yet please consult to nearest psychiatrist in person.after thorough evaluation he will treat your illness appropriately.
Hope it helps.Best regards.
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