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Suggest Remedies For Restlessness And Sleeping Issues

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: I work in a giant telecom company.work pressure is huge .Moreover I work in rotational shifts.So no fix timing.I do not have fix timings for any activities of my daily life.I do find my mind to be a lot restless,not having sound sleep .Can you help me???
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

From the available description it appears that stress related to work is killing your personal life and there is definite need to stress management. As you know if stress is not managed properly, it can result in deleterious effects including poor physical as well as psychological health.

I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your symptoms and improvement in your functioning.

1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit).
Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets

2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms.

3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Make it a daily habit and incorporate in your lifestyle. Believe me it makes wonders.

4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages.

5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added.

6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs.

Spend some time with your family and friends.

7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.

8. Avoid late night socialization

9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time

10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing

11. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement.

12. Meditation and Yoga

Wishing you a very happy and healthy life

Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.

If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.

In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (51 minutes later)
Thanks for your advice.But I Do have problem that is te.suppos One week I am having night shift dn next wk afternoon shift,so my timings keep on changing as a result I am not having fixed routine.So I am not able to continue something regularly.I do not take any type of tobacp or alcohol but during night shift I Take up 3-4 cups of tea to stay awake.so can you tell me how to overtake this hurdles &kp myself calmed&relax
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
By having proper sleep in day and 1-2 cups of tea

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for reverting back to me.

I am glad to know that you do not take alcohol which is another factor for many of us for ongoing stress.

During shift work keeping one self active and alert is the biggest problem for most of shift workers and difficult to manage.

Although there is definite treatment for this but having proper sleep before going to duty holds the key. Another thing is the use of stimulants such tea and coffee. Although it is OK to have 3-4 cups in night hours but keep it limited to less than 5 in 24 hour period.

I hope this assists you further.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Remedies For Restlessness And Sleeping Issues

Brief Answer: I think yes Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. From the available description it appears that stress related to work is killing your personal life and there is definite need to stress management. As you know if stress is not managed properly, it can result in deleterious effects including poor physical as well as psychological health. I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your symptoms and improvement in your functioning. 1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets 2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms. 3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Make it a daily habit and incorporate in your lifestyle. Believe me it makes wonders. 4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages. 5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. 6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs. Spend some time with your family and friends. 7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes. 8. Avoid late night socialization 9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time 10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing 11. Multivitamin and Calcium supplement. 12. Meditation and Yoga Wishing you a very happy and healthy life Hope I am able to answer your concerns. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386 Thanks and regards.