Question 1

i rarely take 5-htp 50 mg hs for sleep due to safety concerns yet when i do use my dreams are pleasant almost comical. why would it have this effect

Accepted Answer

5-htp: Is safe and is an excellent sleep aid. Pleasant dreams!

Question 2

sleep tips for baby?

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How old?: In general, change em, feed em, change em again then gently rock em to sleep.  As they get older let them cry a little and learn to settle themselves down.

Question 3

best time for sleep?

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It depends : On u activity and what u need to do,  but sleep hygiene is important . Which mean be consistent when u go to sleep and when u wake up in the morning.

Question 4

how can help  sleep ?

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Multiple: Cognitive behavior therapy.The bed should be for sex and sleep not for iphone/ipad or TV etc.Limit Caffeine.If have to get up to urinate alot at night limit fluids 2 hrs bedore bed.Get plenty of exercise.try not to electronics for at least 1 hr before bed.can do 3mg melatonin at night.keep a schedule for sleep.try notto nap during the day.

Question 5

how to get quality sleep ?

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Good sleep hygiene: 1.Keep regular bed &amp; wakening time (even weekends). Get up same time daily. 2. Use regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath / shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress &amp; pillows. 4. Bedroom only for sleep &amp; sex.  Put work materials, computers, &amp; TVs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least 2-3 hrs prior to bed.

Question 6

why can't i sleep normally?

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See a dr: You can have sleep problems from snoring, apnea, restless legs, poor sleep hygeine, anxiety/depression, napping during the day, night seizures, noises in the neighborhood waking you up, bed bugs, waking up to use the bathroom, acid reflux, allergies, or any number of things. I recommend seeing a doctor to get checked out.

Question 7

what advice to get to sleep?

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Here are some tips: Limit daytime naps, limit activities in bed to sleep and sex, create a regular bedtime schedule, keep the room dark and quiet, avoid alcohol/nicotine, no caffeine after 2pm, exercise earlier in the day, de-stress, keep the room temperature a little cool, for some white noise machines may help and get comfortable. If those don't help sometimes sleepytime tea, warm milk or melatonin can be beneficial.

Question 8

how can i regulate my sleep?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty falling: Asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression.  Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep.  Please see you doc who may order a sleep study.  A psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health.  Try not to nap in daytime or limit it to a cat nap of 15 minutes.

Question 9

why do i sleep all the time?

Accepted Answer

See Doctor: There are a million reasons why you might be sleeping all the time. Obstructive sleep apnea, depression, lack of exercise, poor sleep hygiene, medications, etc. The only way to narrow this long list down is to make an appointment with your primary doctor and review your history in detail. Sometimes a sleep study can be helpful. Good luck.

Question 10

what's the average sleep time ?

Accepted Answer

Sleep duration: Average sleep time is 6-8 hours. If you feel like you have enough energy to complete your daily activities without the desire to nap, sounds like you are getting enough sleep. However if you are dragging your feet and need to drink caffeine to keep you going more sleep is recommended.

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