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Can't sleep well and have nightmares almost everynight?

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Depends: Depends on how long you have had symptoms. If this has been a problem for just a few days, try cutting back on caffeine, setting a regular bedtime schedule and no tv or other electronics for 2 hours before bed. If you have suffered recent trauma to trigger these symptoms, the symptoms are affecting your daytime activities or have lasted longer than 2 weeks, see your doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Please seek medical: & /or psyche evaluation to assess your nightmares & sleep problems. In the meantime, here are some sleep hygiene tips. Room on comfortable mattress & pillows. 4. Use the bedroom only for sleep & sex. Have work materials, computers, & tvs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least 2-3 hrs prior to your regular bedtime. 6. No caffeine within 6 hours; alcohol & smoking within 2 hrs of bedtime. >.

Answered 5/28/2016

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Sleep hygiene: Practice sleep hygiene: keep you room a little on a chilly side, warm shower before bed, bedtime routine: no tv, or anything stimulating, no heavy meals. If you can't fall asleep, get out of bed and do something really boring until you feel sleepy and then go back to bed. Go to bed and wake up at the same time.

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