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What Causes Difficulty In Sleeping And Dizziness?

lately ive been feeling really lightheaded and weird, then the other day i was just standing and it felt like the falls were falling and i grasped for air, this happened about a month ago twice over 2 days..then last night i couldnt fall asleep and ended up wakening up really early? now today i feel so strange
Wed, 15 Oct 2014
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Hello,

Your symptoms can be due to psyhological problem of anxiety or neurological.

However sleep problem refects more towards anxiety and restlessness behind all these symptoms.
You will get relief with anti anxiety meds like paroxetine or sertraline, once a day.

along with this for initial few days you should take some sleep inducing drug like zolpidem 5/10mg. This will give desired rest to brain and help in early recovery.

get TSH levels and sr. B12 Level to rule out any issues in them and if found disturbed they should be treated.

Avoid alcohol, smoking or any substance of abuse if you use. Cut down or stop tea and coffee for some months as they increase anxiety.

Wish you good luck.
Dr. Manisha Gopal
MD Neuropsychiatry
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What Causes Difficulty In Sleeping And Dizziness?

Hello, Your symptoms can be due to psyhological problem of anxiety or neurological. However sleep problem refects more towards anxiety and restlessness behind all these symptoms. You will get relief with anti anxiety meds like paroxetine or sertraline, once a day. along with this for initial few days you should take some sleep inducing drug like zolpidem 5/10mg. This will give desired rest to brain and help in early recovery. get TSH levels and sr. B12 Level to rule out any issues in them and if found disturbed they should be treated. Avoid alcohol, smoking or any substance of abuse if you use. Cut down or stop tea and coffee for some months as they increase anxiety. Wish you good luck. Dr. Manisha Gopal MD Neuropsychiatry