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What to do if i have trouble staying asleep at night?
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Sleep hygiene: be very good with following sleep hygiene: http://sleepfoundation.org/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene if your insomnia is related to mental illness such as depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder then get that treated and sleep will improve. exercise, no media in bed, no tv, no caffeine after 1pm.
Answered 10/11/2014
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Sleep hygiene is key: Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent. Valerian >
Answered 10/31/2014
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