Question 1

i have trouble falling asleep at night.  ?

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Doctor can evaluate: Insomnia has many causes, so an evaluation by a primary care doctor is needed. Getting rid of a problem causing insomnia will usually work, but sometimes no cause is found. Doctors may give medications to help fall asleep and stay asleep. Depression, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, pain, medicines, ambient noise, tinnitus, jet lag, etc... all can cause insomnia. Sleep Medicine doctors can also help.

Question 2

i'm having trouble falling asleep please help?

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Insomnia: Insomnia can be due to many factors ; so it's recommended you consult a sleep medicine specialist to get to the root of it. You can start by improving your sleep hygiene - no nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, bright lights, or electronics (tv, computer, smart phone, etc) prior to bedtime. Make a habit to wake up ; fall asleep at the same time everyday. Underlying medical issues are important also.

Question 3

i've been experiencing trouble falling asleep?

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Sleep hygiene is key: Retire &amp; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark &amp; cool &amp; use only for sex &amp; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs &amp; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized &amp; 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 4

what helps when you have trouble falling asleep?

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Several things: Depends on the nature and cause of the insomnia. If this is new and related to a stressfull event, it will get better with the resolution of the stress. If it is chronic, you need to see a sleep specialist, keep a sleep diary, and determine if behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, or sleeping pills are appropriate.

Question 5

please help! i am having trouble falling asleep?

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Use good sleep: Hygiene. 1. Keep regular bed ; wakening time (includes weekends). Get up same time daily. 
2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath or shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 
3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress ; pillows. 	
4. Use bedroom only for sleep ; sex.  Put work materials, computers, ; tvs in another room. 
5. Finish eating at least.

Question 6

what to do if i am having trouble falling asleep!?

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Good sleep hygiene.: . 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 7

why have i had trouble falling asleep and staying asleep?

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Sleepless: Your question was cut off, but it seems that you have primary insomnia, assuming that you don't drink alcohol or use drugs, and that the problem has been there for a while. Recommend the sleep hygiene techniques (google that sentence & you get details), & if that fails, try low dose melatonin, & if that fails, see your pcp for other alternatives.

Question 8

is there anything to help with having trouble falling asleep?

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Natural remedies: Set the stage for sleep - darken your room, do not do work in the bedroom, avoid watching tv or using screen such as computers as the blue light can be too stimulating.  Reduce stimulants that you take earlier including alcohol.  Take a warm bath or shower.  Use calming aromatherapy such as lavender, chamomile, hops. Massage your feet.  Have a warm cup of tea (chamomile, lemon balm, valerian).

Question 9

i have such trouble falling asleep at night when sleep alone?

Accepted Answer

Sleep hygiene: Make it a lifetime habit: 1) Keep a regular sleep schedule (same time in/out of bed), 2) quiet, dark room - no TV/music, 3) use bedroom only for sleep/marital relations, 4) if no sleep in 20min, leave room until sleepy, then try again (repeat as needed), 5) No caffeine after noon/no alcohol at bedtime,6) Write worries in a journal by bedside, &amp; deal with them next day.

Question 10

true. i have trouble falling asleep. staying asleep i'm fine. ?

Accepted Answer

Mild insomnia: Many causes of delayed sleep latency and a common one is restless leg syndrome, but medications, alcohol, recreational drugs, emotional stress, could all contribute.  Although Melatonin may assist you, would not recommend prescription sleep aides based on your comments.  Discuss further with your doctor.

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