Question 1

what causes insomnia?

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Many causes: Poor sleep hygiene/rituals- watching tv/ doing internet stuff and other mental activities prior to sleeping, worrying & drinkingcaffeinated drink, medication side effects, working graveyard shift, anxiety, depression, medical illness among others.
If it's chronic, try some over the counter meds- benadryl, (diphenhydramine) unisom, melatonin, sleepy time tea etc.
If they don't work, ask your dr for prescription drug.

Question 2

can i die of insomnia?

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No: You can't really die of insomnia as long as you get some sleep. There are reports of someone dying from playing too much video games but probably more from being sedentary than from lack of sleep.

Question 3

how to manage insomnia?

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See PCP: There are many different ways depending on the duration of your insomnia and how it affects your ability to function. See your pcp first then he can make proper referral.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

how to reduce 
insomnia ?

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Insomnia: Insomnia can be caused by many different issues, so it's important to get to the underlying root of the problem. Whether it's anxiety driven, obstructive sleep apnea or other issues, it should be discussed with your doctor. Try not to use the bed for anything else outside of sleep. Also, melatonin is a natural sleep aid that can help out as well.

Question 7

i think i have insomnia  ?

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Insomnia: Basic symptoms: ongoing difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening during the night, waking up too early, and fatigue upon awakening. Recommend eval with your doctor and keeping a diary of sleep practices for 1-2 weeks that includes monitoring of sleep hygeine behaviors and sleep difficulties (daily onset/awakening).  see link in the comments section for info on sleep hygeine behaviors.

Question 8

how long does insomnia last?

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QUESTION UNCLEAR?: Do you mean like how many days you can go, or hours, or in general? Insomnia can be "transient" meaning short term or once in a while. Maybe situational like something is on your mind. It can also be chronic either due to illnesses like depression, bipolar, chronic pain. Or it can be a primary chronic insomnia meaning just cannot sleep. All can be treated to some extent.

Question 9

what usually causes insomnia?

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Too many things!: Lack of a regular sleep cycle, caffeine, alcohol, medications, over the counter meds, stress, sleep partner who snores, temperature in room, medical issues and goes on.

Question 10

how to really treat insomnia?

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Start w 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.

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