How can I manage sleep issues after losing parents?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having sleep issues. I do not get sleep till 3 AM to 4 AM even if I am just lying on the bed. My parents passed away. I am single and I live alone. Those memories and thoughts are affecting me recently for the past 1 year a lot. Sometimes after sleep, I wake up thinking most of the dreams about them are true and they are still alive, only to realize it is not real but a dream.

Answered by Arooj Najamussaqib

Education:

MS Clinical Psychology

Professional Bio:

Ms. Arooj  Najmussaqib is a clinical psychologist and academic researcher dedicated to evidence‑based care across all age groups. She specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, phobias and relationship distress, offering CBT, solution‑focused therapy, resilience training (Fun FRIENDS) and academic counselling. As co‑author of a randomized controlled trial using Urdu interventions with Pakistani schoolchildren, she blends clinical care with culturally sensitive, research‑informed practice.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I am truly sorry for your loss. It is really difficult to go through grief time all alone. The symptoms you are experiencing is because you are going through all the pain on your own. And that is why these have become part of you and now disturbing you in your dreams and sleep as well.

I suggest you to consult counselor for talk therapy and grief counseling and also continue for your life skills and emotional management. Meanwhile, follwing may help:

1. Talk to a friend.

2. Write down your feelings on regular basis.

3. Do excercise regularly.

4. Decrease smoking.

5. Increase water intake.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At September 20, 2019
Reviewed At December 4, 2023

Education:

MS Clinical Psychology

Professional Bio:

Ms. Arooj  Najmussaqib is a clinical psychologist and academic researcher dedicated to evidence‑based care across all age groups. She specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, phobias and relationship distress, offering CBT, solution‑focused therapy, resilience training (Fun FRIENDS) and academic counselling. As co‑author of a randomized controlled trial using Urdu interventions with Pakistani schoolchildren, she blends clinical care with culturally sensitive, research‑informed practice.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Education:

MS Clinical Psychology

Professional Bio:

Ms. Arooj  Najmussaqib is a clinical psychologist and academic researcher dedicated to evidence‑based care across all age groups. She specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, phobias and relationship distress, offering CBT, solution‑focused therapy, resilience training (Fun FRIENDS) and academic counselling. As co‑author of a randomized controlled trial using Urdu interventions with Pakistani schoolchildren, she blends clinical care with culturally sensitive, research‑informed practice.

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