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What do you advise if i have chronic stress and anxiety and lack of sleep from child to age 25?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start w a med: Eval. It may uncover underlying medical problems that need to be addressed. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Psych meds may be indicated. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep /night ; good nutrition w 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation. Use excellent sleep hygiene. 1.

Answered 5/4/2014

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