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Suffering from insomnia last 2 months didn't took any medicine.feel a bit anxious.what should i start 1st antidepressant or sleeping pill.
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Ask doctor: Some antidepressants really help with insomnia. Sleeping pills are for occasional use only. Make sure your doctor reviews your history and gives you a good exam. He should also ask about any family history of anxiety, depression or bipolar disease. Use good sleep hygiene ( read about this). I'm sure you'll get this problem fixed if you approach it methodically.
Answered 5/11/2014
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