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Question: I have been having events of screaming in the middle of the night and thrashing about all witnessed by my husband. Sometimes I even laugh or sit up in bed. I used to walk in my sleep when I was young. I have had several of these events lately and my husband wakes me up. I sometimes remember some things, such as the time when I laughed but I don't remember screaming.
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The diagnosis here is "night terrors." They are not dangerous, but can certainly be distressing. The recommended treatment is psychotherapy, or in some cases benzodiazepine medication such as diazepam or clonazepam. I see you are already on clonazepam -- perhaps your dose needs to be raised.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address 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 web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
The diagnosis here is "night terrors." They are not dangerous, but can certainly be distressing. The recommended treatment is psychotherapy, or in some cases benzodiazepine medication such as diazepam or clonazepam. I see you are already on clonazepam -- perhaps your dose needs to be raised.
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 web address 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 web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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