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What Causes Constant Oral Humming?
Question: I have constant oral humming at home and at the office which annoys other people. I also have OCD for which I take Prozac. The humming started about February of this year. My doctor prescribed 150 mg of Lamotrigene for it which does not help and causes trouble sleeping. The humming takes the form of a single tune and annoys other people. The most frequent occurences are when I am very happy, under stress or have lots of work to do. members of my family are on me constantly because it annoys them so much. Any thoughts?
Brief Answer:
Carry n with same drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, humming in your case could be part of OCD and you need to carry on with prozac or related drugs like fluvoxamine/ clomipramine. These drugs would help to control such symptoms. You can also try some psychotherapy like behavioral therapy or relaxation exercise like breathing techniques. That would also help to control anxiety while controlling humming.
In case, you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
Carry n with same drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, humming in your case could be part of OCD and you need to carry on with prozac or related drugs like fluvoxamine/ clomipramine. These drugs would help to control such symptoms. You can also try some psychotherapy like behavioral therapy or relaxation exercise like breathing techniques. That would also help to control anxiety while controlling humming.
In case, you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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