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Suffering From Depression And Feeling Sleepy
53 female..........suffering from mental depression....right now not having any family problem but earlier i had suffered a lot.....unable to sleep at night..a very differnt kind of sensation feeling all over my legs to my waist...only during night and not during day...u may call it funfunni in hindi in my legs......i feel sleepy but not able to sleep due to this..plz hel
Mon, 6 Feb 2012
HELLO & WELCOME TO HCM FORUM
YOU SHOULD TAKE SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS SUCH AS SERTALINE/ESCTILOPRAM/ VENLAFEXINE
YOU CAN ALSO TAKE FLUPENTHIXOL + MELITRACEN BD ACCORDING TO YOUR SYMPTOMS.THIS MAY ALSO BE HELPFUL FOR YOU.
YOU SHOULD CONSULT PSYCHIATRIST FOR YOUR DETAIL EVALUATION
TAKE CARE
DR.MAYANK BHARGAVA
YOU SHOULD TAKE SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITORS SUCH AS SERTALINE/ESCTILOPRAM/ VENLAFEXINE
YOU CAN ALSO TAKE FLUPENTHIXOL + MELITRACEN BD ACCORDING TO YOUR SYMPTOMS.THIS MAY ALSO BE HELPFUL FOR YOU.
YOU SHOULD CONSULT PSYCHIATRIST FOR YOUR DETAIL EVALUATION
TAKE CARE
DR.MAYANK BHARGAVA
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You are 53 year old, female with depression, but at this moment seems all right (whether due to use of any psychotropic medication or resolution of familial problem I don't know as you have not mentioned).
Your current problem as you mentioned is paraesthesia in the form of pins & needle sensation (..In your own word funfunni in hindi) particularly in the legs below waist that is quite disturbing to you for a sound sleep but not present during day hours.
Well, the reasons for pins & needle sensation in a 53 years old lady can be varied. Prominent Medical causes that need evaluation include hypertension, diabetes & thyroid dysfunctions. Chronic drug usage can also be responsible for such nasty pins & needle sensation. Among the psychiatric illnesses, Depression, particularly of Somatized variety can present with many physical signs & symptoms. Prominent manifestation of Somatized Depression include Diffuse Body Pain, Pins & Needle sensation, Lack of appetite, Stomach ache, Indigestion, Joints Pain, weight loss or gain etc..
In your case ....
[1] A history of depression
[2] Pins & needle sensation only on bed not during the day hour ( Which indicates your mind remain busy during day hours)
....both the above suggest psychological basis for your symptom.
Now as an mental health professional , first I will like to investigate you for blood pressure, blood sugar & thyroid hormone levels. At the same time a close review of any drugs particularly psychotropic you might be taking for your depression, is needed. If after the above two immediate steps, if the cause for the symptom still remains not clear, evaluation of your depressive symptomatology is needed with optimal modification/ addition of antidepressant medication.
Your current problem as you mentioned is paraesthesia in the form of pins & needle sensation (..In your own word funfunni in hindi) particularly in the legs below waist that is quite disturbing to you for a sound sleep but not present during day hours.
Well, the reasons for pins & needle sensation in a 53 years old lady can be varied. Prominent Medical causes that need evaluation include hypertension, diabetes & thyroid dysfunctions. Chronic drug usage can also be responsible for such nasty pins & needle sensation. Among the psychiatric illnesses, Depression, particularly of Somatized variety can present with many physical signs & symptoms. Prominent manifestation of Somatized Depression include Diffuse Body Pain, Pins & Needle sensation, Lack of appetite, Stomach ache, Indigestion, Joints Pain, weight loss or gain etc..
In your case ....
[1] A history of depression
[2] Pins & needle sensation only on bed not during the day hour ( Which indicates your mind remain busy during day hours)
....both the above suggest psychological basis for your symptom.
Now as an mental health professional , first I will like to investigate you for blood pressure, blood sugar & thyroid hormone levels. At the same time a close review of any drugs particularly psychotropic you might be taking for your depression, is needed. If after the above two immediate steps, if the cause for the symptom still remains not clear, evaluation of your depressive symptomatology is needed with optimal modification/ addition of antidepressant medication.
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Hello,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum
As u said you are having depression. But from this symptoms it seems not like that. See for loss of interest in routine things, unhappiness, wants to stay alone? Best way always be in company with near relatives, friends etc. Keep home well ventilated and good light. Early morning walk and evening walk with friends and near dears. Drugs are not the only solution..
Have routine check up as blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids profiles etc what the physician advice you. You should think for this as to see your age 53yr..
Take care..
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum
As u said you are having depression. But from this symptoms it seems not like that. See for loss of interest in routine things, unhappiness, wants to stay alone? Best way always be in company with near relatives, friends etc. Keep home well ventilated and good light. Early morning walk and evening walk with friends and near dears. Drugs are not the only solution..
Have routine check up as blood sugar, blood pressure, lipids profiles etc what the physician advice you. You should think for this as to see your age 53yr..
Take care..
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