The state of the human nervous system is closely interconnected with the health of the whole organism. When it is strong and functions correctly, we get sick less, rest well, have time to restore our strength during night sleep, are full of energy and have a good mood. If a malfunction occurs, the functioning of all organs and systems is disrupted. First of all, the immune system suffers, so we become susceptible to fungal, viral and bacterial diseases. Insomnia may also develop due to nervousness, which negatively affects the quality of life and entails serious negative consequences. Let's look at why violations happen and how to deal with them.
Causes of sleep disorders
Insomnia most often occurs due to neurosis. Neurosis is a reversible disorder in the functioning of the central nervous system, which is characterized by an increased reaction to traumatic life factors. The onset of this pathology is accompanied by sleep disturbance, irritability, high emotional sensitivity, and fatigue.
It is important to identify neurosis in time and begin its treatment, since as it progresses it can acquire very unpleasant symptoms, including personality changes.
Insomnia is one of the most striking manifestations of neurosis. With nervous overstrain, the brain cannot completely switch to night rest; it continues to function. This leads to the fact that a person begins to think about various events of the past day or remember what happened several months and years ago. Thoughts are often gloomy, which is why nervous tension grows even more. As a result, sleep becomes weak, short-lived and leaves you feeling groggy in the morning.
Haloperidol-acri
When used simultaneously with drugs that have a depressant effect on the central nervous system, ethanol may increase central nervous system depression, respiratory depression and hypotensive effects.
With the simultaneous use of drugs that cause extrapyramidal reactions, the frequency and severity of extrapyramidal effects may increase.
With the simultaneous use of drugs with anticholinergic activity, the anticholinergic effects may be enhanced.
When used simultaneously with anticonvulsants, it is possible to change the type and/or frequency of epileptiform seizures, as well as reduce the concentration of haloperidol in the blood plasma; with tricyclic antidepressants (including desipramine) - the metabolism of tricyclic antidepressants decreases and the risk of developing seizures increases.
With simultaneous use, haloperidol potentiates the effect of antihypertensive drugs.
When used simultaneously with beta-blockers (including propranolol), severe arterial hypotension is possible. With the simultaneous use of haloperidol and propranolol, a case of severe arterial hypotension and cardiac arrest has been described.
With simultaneous use, a decrease in the effect of indirect anticoagulants is observed.
When used simultaneously with lithium salts, the development of more pronounced extrapyramidal symptoms is possible due to increased blockade of dopamine receptors, and when used in high doses, irreversible intoxication and severe encephalopathy are possible.
When used simultaneously with venlafaxine, it is possible to increase the concentration of haloperidol in the blood plasma; with guanethidine - the hypotensive effect of guanethidine may be reduced; with isoniazid - there are reports of increased concentrations of isoniazid in the blood plasma; with imipenem - there are reports of transient arterial hypertension.
When used simultaneously with indomethacin, drowsiness and confusion are possible.
When used simultaneously with carbamazepine, which is an inducer of microsomal liver enzymes, it is possible to increase the rate of metabolism of haloperidol. Haloperidol may increase plasma concentrations of carbamazepine. Symptoms of neurotoxicity may occur.
With simultaneous use, the therapeutic effect of levodopa and pergolide may be reduced due to blockade of dopamine receptors by haloperidol.
When used simultaneously with methyldopa, sedation, depression, dementia, confusion, and dizziness are possible; with morphine - myoclonus may develop; with rifampicin, phenytoin, phenobarbital - a decrease in the concentration of haloperidol in the blood plasma is possible.
When used concomitantly with fluvoxamine, there are limited reports of a possible increase in the concentration of haloperidol in the blood plasma, which is accompanied by toxic effects.
When used simultaneously with fluoxetine, the development of extrapyramidal symptoms and dystonia is possible; with quinidine - an increase in the concentration of haloperidol in the blood plasma; with cisapride - prolongation of the QT interval on the ECG.
When used simultaneously with epinephrine, it is possible to “pervert” the pressor effect of epinephrine, and as a result, the development of severe arterial hypotension and tachycardia.
Types of insomnia
Neurosis can be accompanied by insomnia, which occurs in three forms. Each of them causes a person a lot of inconvenience and interferes with his normal life. It is customary to divide violations into the following types:
- Difficulty falling asleep. This type is diagnosed when a person cannot fall asleep for 20 minutes or more after going to bed.
- Shallow sleep. In this case, it is not even a dream that is felt, but a drowsiness, during which a person can see various realistic dreams, most often nightmares. This suggests that the slow-wave sleep phase is significantly reduced.
- Frequent waking up. A person wakes up several times during the night and cannot fall asleep for a long time after that. At the same time, he can react to the slightest rustle, because the nervous system is very susceptible to neurosis.
- Waking up earlier. It is diagnosed when a person wakes up early enough. This disorder is also called post-somnia disorder.
In the presence of neurosis, insomnia can be combined, i.e. combine symptoms of different types of disorder. In this case, comprehensive and long-term treatment is necessary, which will help not only improve night rest, but also get rid of psychological problems.
Society and culture
During the civil unrest in the United States of the 1960s and 1970s, schizophrenia was considered a racial handicap for violent black men. The drug Haldol was promoted as a way to calm such men, and the advertising campaign appealed specifically to feelings of racial anxiety. There are several reports from Soviet dissidents, as well as medical personnel, of the use of Haloperidol in the Soviet Union for purposes of punishment or to "break the will" of prisoners.
Notable dissidents who were administered Haloperidol as a punishment were Sergei Kovalev and Leonid Plyushch. The testimony that Plyushch gave in the West, after he was allowed to leave the Soviet Union in 1976, played an important role in the condemnation of Soviet practices by the West at the 1977 meeting of the World Psychiatric Association.
In the psychiatric system of the Soviet Union, the use of Haloperidol was so widespread because it was one of the few psychotropic drugs produced in large quantities in the USSR. Haloperidol was used for its sedative effects during the deportation of immigrants on behalf of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) legislation.
Between 2002 and 2008, federal immigration personnel used Haloperidol to sedate 356 deportees. By 2008, after lawsuits over the practice, the drug was given to only three detainees. After the lawsuits, American officials changed the procedure, and now the drug is administered only on the recommendation of medical personnel and by court order.
Medical assistance
If you detect a sleep disorder due to nervousness, you should immediately contact a neurologist. There is no point in waiting for the problem to go away on its own.
If you don't get enough sleep for a week, you should go to a specialist. Therapy for each patient is selected individually depending on his age, the degree of neglect of neurosis and insomnia, the characteristics of the body and other important factors.
The doctor may prescribe the following medications and procedures:
- drugs with a sedative effect, they calm the nervous system and reduce its excitability;
- sleeping pills that provide quick sleep and healthy rest;
- tranquilizers that act directly on the central nervous system and are very effective;
- individual or group psychotherapy.
It is prohibited to take any medications on your own. Even herbal remedies can make your problems worse if they are not taken correctly. The dosage of funds and the course of treatment are strictly controlled by the doctor.
Medicines used to eliminate neuroses and insomnia are not suitable for constant use.
Shift schedule is a good solution
If you establish a kind of shift schedule for the supervision and care of an incapacitated family member, you can devote your free time to restoring your own moral and physical strength or simply distract yourself by temporarily changing your field of activity. It is also advisable to agree with one of the other family members so that from time to time they replace the person who has taken on the main role of caring for the elderly or sick. The unity of the family, the pursuit of the interests of each of its members, is tested in such difficult moments.
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Folk recipes
Traditional medicine can help restore normal psycho-emotional background and sleep. She offers various means and techniques that can overcome even the most complex disorders. Let's get acquainted with the most effective recipes and their features.
- Honey-vinegar medicine. We will prepare the medicine from 200 ml of natural bee honey and 3 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar. The ingredients should be mixed thoroughly and taken 2 teaspoons immediately before going to bed. If you wake up at night, you can eat another portion of the product.
- Lemon juice, honey and walnuts. The combination of these components will become an excellent natural sleeping pill. In addition, you can simultaneously strengthen your nervous and immune systems and improve your memory. To prepare the medicine, you need to take 200 ml of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of buckwheat honey and 2 tablespoons of crushed walnuts. First, combine honey and juice, mix until a homogeneous mass is formed, then add nuts. Take 1 tablespoon before bed.
- Flower mixture. Take 1 tablespoon of dried lavender and passionflower flowers, chop, mix and pour 2 glasses of hot boiled water. Leave for 20 minutes and strain through cheesecloth. The finished infusion should be drunk a quarter glass three times a day.
- Dill infusion. To prepare the medicine, you can use both fresh herbs and plant seeds. Take 1 tablespoon of crushed raw materials and pour 2 glasses of hot water. Leave for 15-20 minutes, strain thoroughly and take 1 teaspoon before going to bed.
special instructions
Chlorprothixene should only be taken under the guidance of a healthcare professional. According to patient reviews, the capsules show their effect after the first days of treatment and can be addictive. Therefore, it is necessary to follow the prescribed rules for taking the drug.
Therapy should be discontinued by gradually reducing the dosage.
When taking capsules, it is recommended to stop drinking alcohol, avoid temperature changes, and also stay in the open rays of the sun for long periods of time.
The drug can have an effect on a person’s psychomotor functions, so it is recommended to refrain from driving or performing potentially dangerous work for the entire period of treatment.
Let's sum it up
Neurosis is a serious illness that is often accompanied by insomnia. To regain healthy and sound sleep, you need to eliminate the cause of the disorder.
Psychotherapy, a healthy lifestyle, sleep hygiene and the use of natural remedies will help avoid drug therapy.
However, if simple methods do not help restore normal emotional background and sleep soundly, you need to consult a doctor who will prescribe you effective therapy.
Author: Dasha Pashchenko
