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What Is The Reason For Disorientaion, No Sleep And Nervousness?

Posted on Sat, 5 May 2012

Question: Question about dementia? no sleep crazy thoughts in my head, disoriented, cant eat, i think i being chased, what could be wrong? not using drugs, sexually active no protection. do things and forget. i feel stressed and nervous,scared of sleeping.

Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh (1 hour later)

Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

I can understand your concern.

What you are having is not dementia which is characterized by an organic brain disease but it can be personality disorder like paranoid or fear related like avoidant behavior.

Avoidant behavior is characterized by social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation, and avoidance of social interaction. You need a thorough psychiatric session with a psychiatrist or a clinical psychologist and the first line of treatment like cognitive behavior therapy and social skills training. Medicines may also be required.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Jasvinder Singh (4 hours later)

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ANSWER.
Its only been going on since friday july 8th, about 4 days no sleep also crying everything was fine and all of a sudden happened he is really like paranoid,so we should go to a psychiatric.

Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh (15 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

Yes you need to show him to a psychiatrist.

Even insomnia and stress and anxiety can cause such symptoms. If he has not slept for 4 days, then he needs sedatives as well as anxiolytics to calm him down. Then a complete psychological examination needs to be done.

Also he should try making some lifestyle changes. He can share his worries or stress with family and friends and they can help out by giving valid reasons or solutions.

Also he can start doing yoga or meditation exercises which help in having a calming effect on the mind.

Hope this answers your query.

If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Radhika

Follow up: Dr. Jasvinder Singh (22 hours later)

Thank you so much. We took him in to a psychiatrist. He was diagnosed with pyschotic disorder due to too much worry an stress at work. He was put on medication and feeling better. Thank you dr..

Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh (3 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

It is good that you have consulted a psychiatrist. I hope he feels better with the medicines.

If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us.

Our forum is always there to help you out.

Wishing you good health.

Take care and regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Radhika