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

can insomnia be cured ?

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Improvements : If sleep hygiene modified and underlying problems addressed good shot at success make a plan with a sleep specialist   Could use virtual consult on HT

Question 5

how to control insomnia?

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Try This: Multiple simple hints for you, Do not watch TV in bed, switch off TV and then go to bed. Read a book in bed with usually get you to sleep, try some yogurt  or chamomile  in the evening, avoid caffeine  after 5 pm.

Question 6

can u die from insomnia?

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No: You won't die from insomnia but proper sleep is important for general health.

Question 7

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 8

how can i help insomnia?

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See below: #1 way - sleep hygiene. Do nothing in bed except sleep and sex. No TV in the bedroom. No eating in bed. Try to stick to a regular schedule. Have a routine where you wind down before bed. Try to minimize/resolve stress. #2 - don't eat right before bed. No caffeine right before bed (incl soda). #3 medications are a last resort.

Question 9

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 10

how can you fix insomnia?

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See below: Talk to you primary care doctor as to why you're experiencing insomnia. Meanwhile, establish time when you would like to go to bed. Create a bed time routine: warm showers, room on a slightly cooler side. Learn relaxation exercises to help put your body in a "i'm sleeeeeepy mode" :). Don't use your bedroom as your office.  Our body likes schedules and routines. Remember that:).

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