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Question: I can't control my mind properly. I am not able to sleep properly. I suddenly wake up in the midnight and it's been one year i have had this problem.Please help me with this problem.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're having trouble sleeping. Often sleep can be improved simply by practicing sleep hygiene. This includes:
Maintain a regular sleep routine
Avoid naps if possible
Don’t watch TV or read in bed
Do not drink caffeine inappropriately
Exercise regularly
Have a quiet, comfortable bedroom
Have a comfortable pre-bedtime routine
By following these ideas, you will sleep better.
Medication can also sometimes be helpful. Consider starting with over the counter melatonin 3mg.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I'm sorry you're having trouble sleeping. Often sleep can be improved simply by practicing sleep hygiene. This includes:
Maintain a regular sleep routine
Avoid naps if possible
Don’t watch TV or read in bed
Do not drink caffeine inappropriately
Exercise regularly
Have a quiet, comfortable bedroom
Have a comfortable pre-bedtime routine
By following these ideas, you will sleep better.
Medication can also sometimes be helpful. Consider starting with over the counter melatonin 3mg.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
How can we remove painful memories and interactions
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
This is not a simple task. The only way to cope with painful life experiences is to explore them in psychotherapy. I recommend seeking out a therapist in your area to discuss painful things and thereby understand them better and cope with them better.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
This is not a simple task. The only way to cope with painful life experiences is to explore them in psychotherapy. I recommend seeking out a therapist in your area to discuss painful things and thereby understand them better and cope with them better.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
What are the exercices we need to do inorder to have a flexible mindset
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Developing a flexible and adapative mindset can take months of psychotherapy. It is one of the major goals of any psychotherapy. But with intensive therapy, this can certainly happen. Again, I strongly encourage you to seek out a therapist in your area to begin this work.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Developing a flexible and adapative mindset can take months of psychotherapy. It is one of the major goals of any psychotherapy. But with intensive therapy, this can certainly happen. Again, I strongly encourage you to seek out a therapist in your area to begin this work.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Yogesh D
I am having problem about what others are thinking about me. I spend too much time thinking what others are thinking about me. This results in lots of energy being wasted.I can't leave peacefully.Please help me with this problem.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
To solve this problem, you will need to build your self-esteem. This will take many months of psychotherapy. A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy would be helpful to you. Find a qualified therapist in your area who specializes in either therapeutic modality to begin treatment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswer
Followup
Detailed Answer:
To solve this problem, you will need to build your self-esteem. This will take many months of psychotherapy. A combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy would be helpful to you. Find a qualified therapist in your area who specializes in either therapeutic modality to begin treatment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswer
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I feel scary when confronted with negative thoughts. I want to focus on life but that's not happening to me right now. My mindset currently is more like devil's workshop. I try to do positive things but I am not able to do it. Please it's been two years happening this for me. Please help me with this problem.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
What you are describing are automatic negative thoughts. You need many months of intensive cognitive behavioral therapy to slowly try to reconstruct your thinking. This is a long slow process and will take a long time. The best thing for you to do to get relief from these symptoms is find a therapist in your area and begin once weekly psychotherapy.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
What you are describing are automatic negative thoughts. You need many months of intensive cognitive behavioral therapy to slowly try to reconstruct your thinking. This is a long slow process and will take a long time. The best thing for you to do to get relief from these symptoms is find a therapist in your area and begin once weekly psychotherapy.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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