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What to do if i cannot sleep and feel extremely restless?

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Dr. Bernard Seif
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Difficulty falling: Asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression. Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep. Please see you doc who may order a sleep study. Peace and good health. Clinical psycholgist can help w/stress management techniques.
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