Insomnia and anxiety

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Asked for Male, 20 Years

I am 20 years old I am suffering from insomnia and anxiety at night when I get sleep I am forcing myself to stay awake without any reason the whole night I am not sleeping just I am lying on bed without sleeping my question is why I am forcing myself to stay awake even though I am getting sleep I am unable to sleep is these problem called sleep procrastination is there any treatment for these problem

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Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan

Psychiatrist 17 yrs exp Chennai

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There are treatment for your condition. Consult a psychiatrist and get proper evaluation and then remedy. Good luck

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Dr. Nayana Rajendra Aswar Addiction Psychiatrist 4 yrs exp Akola · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nayana Rajendra Aswar

Addiction Psychiatrist 4 yrs exp Akola

Try sleep hygiene techniques and relaxation techniques. Sleep hygiene- 1-make a routine plan of sleep and wake up time 2- reduce mobile or tv time specially before bed 2 hrs no screen time 3- no stimulant substance eating/tea or coffee after 5 pm 4- try condition therapy where you associate your bed with sleep- go on bed only when you feel sleepy, other for nap or any other activity don’t use bed nap on chair 5- do exercise, after food walk

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Relaxation tech- progressive muscle relaxation and breathing exercises it’s lengthy to explain here After all this trial for 1-2 week if your problem still persist consult on video consultation I will guide you further.