I'm struggling to sleep for the past couple of days and have this sinking sensation in my stomach. My hands and legs feel weak, and there's this odd sensation. I'm trying to focus on my work and not overthink, but I just can't seem to calm down. What should I do?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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