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What Causes Sleeplessness With Faster Heart Beats?

Hello, my name is Danny and I m 21. I haven t slept in 4 days and I can t eat, even when I try to force myself too. I broke up with my girlfriend recently after a short relationship and this has followed. I do not feel particularly depressed or sad, and I don t feel anxious or stressed, but I still can t sleep as my heart is beating too fast. I can t get on with things I enjoy as I m too tired but I can t sleep, I just don t know what to do with myself, please help. Thanks, Danny
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You recently broke up with your girlfriend and this is the main reason for your symptoms. The symptoms like sleeplessness, rapid heart beats, lack of enjoyment in anything, tiredness etc are occurring most likely due to Acute Stress Reaction. Though its not depression or anxiety but as you are not able to sleep properly since last 4 days so I'd advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help. In most cases of acute stress reaction drugs like benzodiazepines can help. Medicines like Clonazepam, Alprazolam or Lorazepam in low doses can help to improve the sleep and will calm your heart. These medicines can be taken on prn basis and once your mind become relaxed you can stop using. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription of these medicines.

Apart from this I will also advise you to relax yourself. Try to exercise a lot, spend time in outdoor activities and avoid going to the places where you used to go with your girlfriend as this will increase the trauma. Remain hopeful the symptoms will reduce with in a week.

Thanks, Hope this helps you.
Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist.
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What Causes Sleeplessness With Faster Heart Beats?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You recently broke up with your girlfriend and this is the main reason for your symptoms. The symptoms like sleeplessness, rapid heart beats, lack of enjoyment in anything, tiredness etc are occurring most likely due to Acute Stress Reaction. Though its not depression or anxiety but as you are not able to sleep properly since last 4 days so I d advise you to consult a psychiatrist for help. In most cases of acute stress reaction drugs like benzodiazepines can help. Medicines like Clonazepam, Alprazolam or Lorazepam in low doses can help to improve the sleep and will calm your heart. These medicines can be taken on prn basis and once your mind become relaxed you can stop using. Please visit a psychiatrist for prescription of these medicines. Apart from this I will also advise you to relax yourself. Try to exercise a lot, spend time in outdoor activities and avoid going to the places where you used to go with your girlfriend as this will increase the trauma. Remain hopeful the symptoms will reduce with in a week. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist.