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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Sleep Disorder
My sister don't want to eat anything she always having negative thought she feels like her brain is full of air no laughing not to do any every time sad no sleep can I come to u.actually she is scared of psychiatrist she think may b medicine not suit although she is doing job and was very smart and bold can u help me
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Wed, 8 Apr 2015
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Hi dear,
Thank you for your query.
There are many treatment available for anxiety and sleep disorder like Benzodiazepins and non benzodiazepins.
First of all detail history is important for clinical diagnosis whether anxiety disorder or depression.
sleep problem may be secondary to anxiety or depression.
in both case SSRI like sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine etc is effective with benzodiazepins like clonazepam, lorazepam.
Thank you.
Get well soon.
Thank you for your query.
There are many treatment available for anxiety and sleep disorder like Benzodiazepins and non benzodiazepins.
First of all detail history is important for clinical diagnosis whether anxiety disorder or depression.
sleep problem may be secondary to anxiety or depression.
in both case SSRI like sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine etc is effective with benzodiazepins like clonazepam, lorazepam.
Thank you.
Get well soon.
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I can understand your emotions but the given information may not be enough to diagnose. Your "sister feels her brain is full of air no laughing not to do any every time sad no sleep". From this sentence it seems that your sister is troubled with depression or schizophrenia. Proper diagnosis is needed to provide proper care and treatment. Please consult a psychiatrist immediately. You also said your sister is scared of psychiatrist. I foresee that. That is the case with almost every depression / schizophrenia patients. You should be able to gather her trust and get the visit done. Take care.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. I can understand your emotions but the given information may not be enough to diagnose. Your "sister feels her brain is full of air no laughing not to do any every time sad no sleep". From this sentence it seems that your sister is troubled with depression or schizophrenia. Proper diagnosis is needed to provide proper care and treatment. Please consult a psychiatrist immediately. You also said your sister is scared of psychiatrist. I foresee that. That is the case with almost every depression / schizophrenia patients. You should be able to gather her trust and get the visit done. Take care.
If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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