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Suggest Treatment For Low Attention Span, Depression And Excessive Sleep

Hello Dr, I suffer excessive sleepiness since a teenager. I have short attention span and my mind wanders when reading. A strong brain chatter is my default mode. It causes my insomnia and sleep test shows only 30% sleep efficiency. Prolonged conditions have manifested symptoms of depression.SSRIs, SEDRI, MAOI, benzos, z drugs, ropinerole all have not worked. Ritalin and Armodafinil only help with mental energy What would be a better medication for me? I am thinking of trying non sedative anxiolytics Please advise Thank you.
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Hi,

Yes, you should definitely start newer anxiolytic drugs like escitalopram or flunarizine after consulting psychiatrist.

Also, get done counselling sessions from a psychiatrist because counselling plays a very important role along with drugs for faster recovery.

Continue with Ritalin and armodafinil. No harm in it. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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Suggest Treatment For Low Attention Span, Depression And Excessive Sleep

Hi, Yes, you should definitely start newer anxiolytic drugs like escitalopram or flunarizine after consulting psychiatrist. Also, get done counselling sessions from a psychiatrist because counselling plays a very important role along with drugs for faster recovery. Continue with Ritalin and armodafinil. No harm in it. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist