Waking up drenched can come from anxiety, menopause, medications, infections, or sleep apnea. Learn how to tell the difference, when to see a clinician, and practical steps to reduce night sweats.
Anxiety treatments range from meditation and traditional remedies to evidence-based psychotherapy and medications. Choose approaches based on severity, safety, and evidence; combine therapy with lifestyle supports when possible.
Menopause marks the end of menstrual periods, typically around age 51. Symptoms arise from falling estrogen and progesterone and can be managed with lifestyle steps, local or systemic therapies, and non-hormonal medications.
Medication can be essential for some mental-health conditions, but many people benefit from non-drug strategies. Use shared decision-making, combine therapy and lifestyle changes when possible, and review medication regularly.
Night sweats with anxiety are common and treatable. Learn causes, practical self-care, when to see a clinician, and evidence-based treatment options.
Anxiety is a normal response to stress but becomes problematic when persistent or disabling. This update summarizes common symptoms, practical self-help strategies (breathing, exercise, sleep, reduced caffeine), evidence-based treatments (CBT, medications), and when to seek professional care.
Hot flashes (vasomotor symptoms) are common around menopause. Estrogen therapy is the most effective treatment but requires individualized risk-benefit discussion. Nonhormonal drugs, behavior changes, CBT, and some complementary options can also help.
Anxiety management today combines medication, evidence-based therapies (like CBT), relaxation practices, and dietary support. Tailored, supervised combinations of these approaches help most people reduce symptoms and improve functioning.
Night sweats (nocturnal hyperhidrosis) are a symptom with many causes - from menopause and medications to infections and sleep apnea. Simple self-care can help, but persistent, drenching sweats or sweats with systemic symptoms should prompt medical evaluation.