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Have Night Sweats, Sleeping Problem And Fast Heart Beat. Any Solution Other Than Anti-depressant?

I have night sweats between my books every night,have trouble sleeping with out help of alcohol and sleep aids. My heart races during the day.Have been though a lot of dress with my husband abs still going through it. I can not take anti depressants. They make me have lots of side effects an suicide thoughts.
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are going through a very difficult time due to your problems. The symptoms which you have mentioned - like heart-racing, night sweats, sleep disturbance, etc. appear to be anxiety / stress-related.

If you are particular about not taking anti-depressant medication, then there is help available in the form of psychological therapies. Therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), stress management techniques, relaxation techniques, etc. can be an effective way to overcome your problems. So, please consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist for further help.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Have Night Sweats, Sleeping Problem And Fast Heart Beat. Any Solution Other Than Anti-depressant?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are going through a very difficult time due to your problems. The symptoms which you have mentioned - like heart-racing, night sweats, sleep disturbance, etc. appear to be anxiety / stress-related. If you are particular about not taking anti-depressant medication, then there is help available in the form of psychological therapies. Therapies such as CBT (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy), stress management techniques, relaxation techniques, etc. can be an effective way to overcome your problems. So, please consult a psychologist or a psychiatrist for further help. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist