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I'm suffering with insomnia and my doctor is refusing to give me medication for it. he does not know the reason, but it's getting worse.what can i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start w 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 work materials, computers, ; tvs in another room. 5. Finish eating at least.

Answered 4/29/2014

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Dr. Hanul Bhandari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

See below: Insomnia can be frustrating. To determine the underlying cause of the insomnia, it's recommended that you see a sleep medicine physician. Until then, try improving your sleep hygiene by avoiding alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, bright lights, vigorous exercise, large meals, ; electronics close to bedtime. Fall asleep ; wake up at the same time everyday. Minimize stressors. Hope that helps!

Answered 5/26/2017

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