Hello doctor, I forget things quite often and have anxiety problems that lead to a change in behavior. I have never experienced such problems and my head aches a lot and I am suffering from anxiety. Please help as my behavior is changed a lot which affects people living with me. I have not got any tests done.
Hello, Welcome to ciliniq.com. You seem to have a mixed anxiety-depressive disorder, This is very common and about 10-15 percent of people have this problem. It is also very easily treatable. You will need to visit a psychiatrist and he will prescribe you SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) type of medicines such as Escitalopram 10 mg, or Fluoxetine 20 mg, etc., which will help with your problem. It basically happens when some neurotransmitters such as serotonin reduce in your brain leading to a problem with handling the day to day stresses of life. Medicines are usually given for two to four months and then tapered off slowly and stopped. In addition to the medicines, you can also undergo a few sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy from a clinical psychologist. Also, do consider doing deep breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation daily. In case you are having problems with sleeping you can try some sleep hygiene methods like: 1. Maintain good temperature, no noise or light. 2. One hour prior to bed, wind down and try reading or music. 3. Do not use the laptop, TV or phone one hour prior. 4. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, or tobacco two hours prior to sleeping. 5. Avoid exercises three hours before sleeping and take warm milk at bedtime. 6. Go to bed only when sleepy and avoid other activities on bed. 7. Use bed only for sleeping or sex. 8. If you do not get sleep, do not toss and turn, get up go to another room, walk about for 10-15 minutes and come and lie down. See for 10 minutes, if not sleepy go out again.