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For the last few weeks i have been having a really hard time getting to sleep and staying sleep. i've tried everything i could find. advice?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Use excellent 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.

Answered 12/14/2013

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Practice good sleep hygiene.: Also, seeing a physician for medication could be quite helpful especially if you are having difficulty with generalized anxiety. Using binaural hearing applications as can be found on this website are also very helpful. Acupuncture can also be helpful. Counselingservice.Vassar.Edu/docs/sleep%20hygeine%20... Good sleep hygiene handout.

Answered 12/5/2013

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