A member asked:

Lately, i've been sleeping 5 hours and waking up every hour for past weeks. could lots of changes in life cause this? i also have thyroid disorder.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes, stress can: Cause problems with sleep. Have thyroid regularly monitored. Use good 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.

Answered 1/22/2014

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