Question 1

how do i treat insomnia?

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Variety of ways: If you search online for "sleep hygiene" you will probably find some helpful tips to improve your sleep. There are also a variety of medications, both over-the-counter and by prescription, which can help.

Question 2

how can i stop insomnia?

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Many ways: Need to define the cause if you can, then treat the problem.  For ideopathic insomnia or shift work, you may need a hypnotic medicine.  Otherwise, insomnia can be from anxiety/depression, urinary issues and bph, arrhythmias, hormonal, restless legs, sleep apnea, etc - can try a simple improvement of sleep hygiene, avoid stimulants & cut stress. Can try melatonin, cammomile or valarian root.

Question 3

why do i have really bad insomnia?

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Million $ question: Insomnia has many causes: bad sleep hygiene; side effects of certain meds; depression; anxiety; medical illness et al. Please see you dr for evaluation of any medical issues, including current meds. If all is well, have an evaluation for emotional illness including possible ptsd. Practice sleep hygiene. Only use bed for sex/sleep. No electronics, tv. Go to bed and arise same time. Sleep meds help.

Question 4

i've got insomnia, please help me?

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How's your sleep: Hygiene? Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

Question 5

how do i avoid developing insomnia?

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Insomnia cause: First, try to get up at the same time each day. Getting some bright light  at that time  can synchronize your circadian rhythm - prompting a melatonin surge about bedtime. Second, do not fight sleep. If you have the sleepiness overtake you - honor it and retire.Third, avoid those activities or substances that make sleep onset more difficult or disrupt it - pm exercise, alcohol, energizing games/tv.

Question 6

hello i want to know about insomnia ?

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Insomnia: Sleep disorder in which there is inability to fall asleep ;/or stay asleep, followed by daytime functional impairment.  It accompanies several sleep, medical, or psychiatric disorders. It can occur at any age, but more common in elderly. It can be short-term (up to 3 weeks) or long-term. It can lead to memory impairment, mood changes, ; increase risk of heart disease ; accidents.

Question 7

i have insomnia in the last few months?

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Sleep Hygiene is Key: Bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise regularly at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired. Find another time to deal with problems. After 10-15” of inability to sleep, go to another room &amp; read or watch TV till sleepy. Consider acupuncture, chamomile tea, warm milk or melatonin.

Question 8

how can i overcome insomnia?

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Improving sleep: Poor sleep habits such as spending too much time in bed or going to bed at different times on different days can cause difficulty with sleep. So can anxiety, noise, light in the bedroom. Improving sleep habits by going to bed at the same time every night, getting up every morning about 7 hours later whether or not you slept well, and avoiding naps, might help. If it does not, get treatmnent.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can sleep with insomnia?

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Here are some sleep : Hygiene tips. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

Question 10

what can i do to sleep at night with insomnia?

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Sleep hygiene: 1. Keep a regular bedtime & wakening time (to include weekends). Get up the same time each day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 
2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime may include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 
3. Sleep in a dark, quiet, cool room on comfortable mattress & pillows.

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