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Haven't slept almost a week i don't feel tired i feel very alert. my heart races when i try to sleep and my mind is awake. what could this be?
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See below: Anxiety may be causing insomnia. At bed time write down a list of things that are on your mind or worrying you. Pick out 1 or 2 of them that you can actually take a few steps tomorrow to resolve. See:http://bit.ly/1H64Naf and http://bit.ly/1BBVVRw also learn how to stop worrying: go to the Checklist "overcoming anxiety and stress" that mentions Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.....http://bit.ly/1hKZ4y
Answered 12/20/2015
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R/o Bipolar mania: Bipolar Disorder is a complex illness. There are many different symptoms and different types. The primary symptoms are dramatic and unpredictable mood swings; including elevated or irritable moods, disruptive symptoms of distractibility, indiscretions, grandiosity, flight of ideas, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, high sex drive, racing thoughts, excitement, euphoria. Rx needed.
Answered 12/17/2015
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Anxiety: Are you worried or excited about anything happening in your life ?. As it is short term problem the most common cause would be stress related, and some medication might cause insomnia also.
Answered 12/17/2015
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