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What Causes Dizziness While Trying To Sleep?
Question: I am not sure what happens but every time I try and go to sleep I wont fall into a deep sleep and then I feel like my body is shaking, I get really dizzy and then I begin to hear voices in my head or feel that someone is next to me. I also feel like I am paralyzed. This happens almost every night.
Brief Answer:
Specialist's help to find the cause & advise / self help would help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,XXXX,
Thanks for the query. I have read your query carefully & I understand your concern .
* The cause of your problem in my view can be-
1. Sleep apnea.. this causes inability to breathe while sleeping .. causing low oxygen in body, dizziness, & fatigue ( physical, psychological.) The resulting fear & psychological stress generated can lead to nightmare sort of symptoms
Apnea can occur due to any obstruction in breathing passage during sleep ( family history/ENT problem/ Dental problems/neurological problems.
2. Night mare.. It is an unpleasant dream, that causes strong emotional response in mind . This leads to mainly fear, anxiety, despair & sadness.
This condition is specifically seen when a person leads a fearful life with lot of stress & tension./ chronic illness/ sleep apnea.
* In this context I would consult to consult your family physician for primary investigations to have a through general review of your health issues( specially, any chronic health problem/ ENT /dental ) & then refer you to sleep specialist/ ENT specialist/ dentist/ psychiatrist/ counselor as per the impression he gets.
- After pin pointing the cause you will be given specified treatment to relieve your symptoms .
* self help-
-A healthy lifestyle ( healthy eating/ exercises Yoga, walk, mind concentration) / positive thinking
- Avoid things that relax the throat muscles like sleeping pills/ alcohol.,
- Specific exercises advised by a physiotherapist to strengthen the throat muscles.
- Try to be tension free with help of a counselor/ with yoganidra audio CD.
- Make a habit to sleep on side.
Thus a systematic assessment of the cause & methodical & persistent treatment with self help.. you would definitely get rid of the fearful symptoms you have.
I hope you find the answer both informative as well as helpful in finding the solution of your problem. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
Specialist's help to find the cause & advise / self help would help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,XXXX,
Thanks for the query. I have read your query carefully & I understand your concern .
* The cause of your problem in my view can be-
1. Sleep apnea.. this causes inability to breathe while sleeping .. causing low oxygen in body, dizziness, & fatigue ( physical, psychological.) The resulting fear & psychological stress generated can lead to nightmare sort of symptoms
Apnea can occur due to any obstruction in breathing passage during sleep ( family history/ENT problem/ Dental problems/neurological problems.
2. Night mare.. It is an unpleasant dream, that causes strong emotional response in mind . This leads to mainly fear, anxiety, despair & sadness.
This condition is specifically seen when a person leads a fearful life with lot of stress & tension./ chronic illness/ sleep apnea.
* In this context I would consult to consult your family physician for primary investigations to have a through general review of your health issues( specially, any chronic health problem/ ENT /dental ) & then refer you to sleep specialist/ ENT specialist/ dentist/ psychiatrist/ counselor as per the impression he gets.
- After pin pointing the cause you will be given specified treatment to relieve your symptoms .
* self help-
-A healthy lifestyle ( healthy eating/ exercises Yoga, walk, mind concentration) / positive thinking
- Avoid things that relax the throat muscles like sleeping pills/ alcohol.,
- Specific exercises advised by a physiotherapist to strengthen the throat muscles.
- Try to be tension free with help of a counselor/ with yoganidra audio CD.
- Make a habit to sleep on side.
Thus a systematic assessment of the cause & methodical & persistent treatment with self help.. you would definitely get rid of the fearful symptoms you have.
I hope you find the answer both informative as well as helpful in finding the solution of your problem. Any follow up query is welcome.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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