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I've Been Having This Issue For A Week Now, It

Posted on Fri, 22 May 2020

Question: I've been having this issue for a week now, it always happens when I try to sleep at night. When I lay down and close my eyes, I start having a tension around my head that instesifies quickly. I feel it especially around my forehead and where the T zone is, I can actually feel and hear some pocking (like bubbles) in that area. In a few seconds all this feeling spreads to my entire body and I have to stand up, open my eyes and lift my head to make it go away. However, as soon as I try to get back to sleep, it happens again. This goes on for our every night. During the day, I feel my head heavy and tired.

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Panic attack is a possibility.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
The symptoms are typical of a condition called panic attack which is nothing but a form of severe anxiety.
Do you have any anxiety or stress related issues?
Do you have any history of hypertension or cardiac diseases?
If there is no history anxiety other causes must be ruled out.
Waiting for your query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (25 minutes later)

I do have a history of anxiety . I find it weird that this tension around my head is so strong and it spreads to my entire body. Plus, it only happens when I try to sleep . What could I do ?
kind regards

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety will be the culprit.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Then it is probably related to anxiety rather than any other organic causes.
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit.
In severe cases you may require low dose anti anxiety pills after consulting a physician.
Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D