I have a problem with sleeping. Whenever I close my eyes to sleep my mind starts imagining those things which are nowhere connected to me. And as soon as I see it I feel scared and open my eyes. This problem is really annoying because I have an urge to sleep but whenever I close my eyes this starts happening. Also I have a fear of darkness and this problem persists even when I try to sleep when the lights are switched on.

Dr. Arun DesaiAyurveda11yrs exp

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PHOBIA/SCOTOPHOBIA/ACHULOPHOBIA- Fear of darkness. And Associated INSOMNIA. A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear and is present for more than six months. The affected person goes to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, to a degree greater than the actual danger posed. If the feared object or situation cannot be avoided, the affected person experiences significant distress. Scotophobia is the abnormal and persistent fear of darkness. HOW TO OVERCOME TIPS 1.Find the root causes of fear of darkness 1. Experts believe that this kind of phobia can be traced back to some traumatic experience or deliberate conditioning in the past or rather childhood. The person might have been made to stand in the dark as a punishment with the added fear embedded into his mind that something will emerge from the darkness to fetch him or harm him. Sometimes mere threat and not the actual punishment is sufficient to cause the long term damage. Often, irresponsible parents, grandparents, nannies or even the siblings might also be responsible for instilling the fear of darkness. 2. Sometimes the movies, TV shows and printed comic books depicting horror, blood, ghosts and other paranormal activities that are watched in the night are also often directly instrumental in instilling a deep rooted fear of darkness in a child?s impressionable mind. 3. The odd behavior of one or both parents, siblings, grandparents or caretakers in childhood (at night), car accidents and other or traumatic events can also leave a child devastating, scared and anxious. It could be the learned behavior of elders such as theft, break in which persisted as the fear of night or darkness. 2.Steps to Overcome Fear of Darkness 1. Recognize that you have a fear of darkness To begin with, it will make a lot of sense to accept that you are nurturing a feeling of fear and something needs to be done about it. This is not a healthy practice ? rather it is impacting you negatively in more than one ways. 2. Confront your fear paranormal activities and darkness It is a well-known psychological fact that it is the fear of the unknown which is more dangerous than the object of fear itself. So it is high time that you sat down with yourself and asked that what it is that you are afraid of. 3.DIVERTING MIND Counting reverse with closed eye while going bed i.e.100/99/98/97. Up to 1.After 1 count repeat the cycle. Then repeat. 4.BREATHING TECHINIQUES TO GAIN CONTROL OVER FEAR. Like Anulom vilom, Purak,Kumbhak, Rechak techiniques. Then repeat 10 TIPS TO IMPROVE SLEEP 1. Early to bed early to rise should be part of your daily routine. 2. Day time sleeping should be avoided. 3. Hot shower before going to bed can improve the quality of sleep. 4. A light dinner taken 2 to 3 hours before bed time, followed by some walking can result in better sleep. 5. Indulge in lovemaking and other things which are comforting to the mind. 6. Avoid watching television, playing video games and using laptops or mobile devices before going to bed. 7. Do physical exercises regularly in the morning. Avoid these exercises in the evening though. 8. Drink a glass of warm milk. This is an age old remedy for insomnia. 9. Include fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. They promote over all wellbeing and a balance in the doshas. 10. Yoga asanas, pranayama and meditation can be very helpful. HOME REMEDIES 1.Jaiphala +luke warm milk 2.Head massage with navaratna oil. AYURVEDIC MEDICINES 1.Tagaradi vati 2.Bramhi vati mauktik. DOSAGE DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT AND PATHOLOGY. TREATMEMT These methods include systematic desensitization, progressive relaxation, virtual reality, modeling, Safe herbal medication and hypnotherapy, yoga,meditation, deep relaxation techiniques. Big information unable to explain in details.  

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