Question 1

i have difficulty sleeping,and i hate waking up late,but i do everyday..how to get better sleep?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what to do if i'm having difficulty sleeping at night?

Accepted Answer

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 3

i'm having serious difficulty sleeping at night for about a year now. i go to bed but can't sleep. tips? it takes me 3 hrs min. please help!!!

Accepted Answer

Sleeping: Turn off all electronic devices, including texting an hour before bed time. Try going to bed at the same hour every night. Listen to soft music and take a warm bathbsfore bedtime

Question 4

i have difficulty sleeping. i get sleep at 4am every night and i'm thinking of taking melatonin. is it safe and how much should one take? thank you!

Accepted Answer

Melatonin is: relatively safe compared with other sleep aids. I hope you do more than take a sleeping pill (you also need to do some "detective work" to figure out why you awaken so early. Its best to fix underlying problems.

Question 5

i have difficulty sleeping at night and difficulty staying awake at work during the day. i'll still feel sleepy even if i went to sleep early.

Accepted Answer

See a sleep doctor: Your symptoms reflect a common issue, but a good sleep doctor (pulmonologist, neurologist) could help identify potential causes, including improving "sleep hygiene", as well as therapy.  A sleep study may be needed to further determine whether other aspects (e.g. sleep apnea) are causing some of these symptoms.

Question 6

husband has cirrosis by hepc, is this the cause for his difficulty sleeping, and confusion while he gets up at night, does have fliud retention?

Accepted Answer

Ammonia: Ammonia build up is most common cause, may need to increase lactulose, should talk to his doctor.

Question 7

anxiety has grown to be worse over the past 3 years. & for the past week i've had difficulty sleeping and have bad dreams every night. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy: If you're not already in therapy, please consider it. It's the right way to start rather than drugs. They might be added if needed for a brief time but first try management. It teaches life lessons and it's safe. Do it ASAP since it can prevent this from becoming more 'fixed'. Don't worry - it might be a good thing in general to learn anti-anxiety skills. Best!

Question 8

i am experiencing  insomnia, difficulty sleeping for approx.1 month now. averaging 5 hrs a night of sleep. also chronic diarrhea that has gone on for the same time.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety symptoms?: Many people who struggle with symptoms of anxiety or depression experience somatic (physical symptoms ) such as stomach issues, sleep problems , changes in appetite or energy. Sometimes people, don't even realize the source is psychiatric. Please work together with your doc to find source of your new onset symptoms and if it is psychiatric- psychotherapy with or without medication may help.

Question 9

is it safe to take a 10mg buspirone and 50mg trazodone tablet together at night? my son has difficulty sleeping at night. but i've been reading that you should never take the two together?

Accepted Answer

: You are correct, not wise to take Buspirone &amp; Trazodone together. It can contribute to serotonin syndrome when taken together. First, one might ask if your son has talked with a mental health provider as to why he is having sleep difficulties - albeit it is common. He can review his sleep cycle, his activity level, his stress or anxiety level, is he depressed, etc a therapist can be very helpful.

Question 10

i had covid 2 weeks. i've been coughing a lot at night with mucus & have difficulty sleeping due to it. what can i do to clear the mucus in my chest, and will the cough go away? is this a serious covid complication?

Accepted Answer

: A mucolytic like mucinex can help. Taking deep breaths and expanding your lungs will also help to clear secretions. The cough from covid can linger for a while after infection. My cough lasted about 2 months after i had covid, but it did eventually go away.

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I'm having serious difficulty sleeping at night for about a year now. i go to bed but can't sleep. tips? it takes me 3 hrs min. please help!!!

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I have difficulty sleeping. i get sleep at 4am every night and i'm thinking of taking melatonin. is it safe and how much should one take? thank you!

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I have difficulty sleeping at night and difficulty staying awake at work during the day. i'll still feel sleepy even if i went to sleep early.

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Husband has cirrosis by hepc, is this the cause for his difficulty sleeping, and confusion while he gets up at night, does have fliud retention?

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Anxiety has grown to be worse over the past 3 years. & for the past week i've had difficulty sleeping and have bad dreams every night. what can i do?

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I am experiencing insomnia, difficulty sleeping for approx.1 month now. averaging 5 hrs a night of sleep. also chronic diarrhea that has gone on for the same time.

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Is it safe to take a 10mg buspirone and 50mg trazodone tablet together at night? my son has difficulty sleeping at night. but i've been reading that you should never take the two together?

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I had covid 2 weeks. i've been coughing a lot at night with mucus & have difficulty sleeping due to it. what can i do to clear the mucus in my chest, and will the cough go away? is this a serious covid complication?

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