Patient's question:
I see my friend has been experiencing nervous breakdown recently. She keeps having nightmares every time she sleeps and gets startled awake, then starts feeling nervous again. We, a few friends, are worried about whether she might have an accident. Her condition has recently deteriorated multiple times, showing symptoms like fatigue, loss of appetite, and significant weight loss. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
Your friend is lacking energy and suffering from nervous exhaustion, which is highly related to having nightmares. Loss of appetite and weight loss are definitely connected to this. It would be a good idea to take your friend to see a psychologist for adjustment. They can start with medication to see if it helps. I recommend taking sleep-improving medications such as An Shen Bu Nao Ye (Calming Nerve and Strengthening Brain Liquid) or Tian Meng Jiao (Sweet Dream Capsules). In reality, some medications that improve the stomach and spleen function can also be prescribed. At the same time, it’s important to maintain a cheerful mood and exercise moderately.