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Sleep helps depression. therefore, what are some tips to sleep better. are there natural things that help you sleep?
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Sleep and depression: Sleep doesn't necessarily help depression. Getting enough sleep, regularly, helps depression resolve. If depression is resulting in insomnia, there is evidence to support treating the insomnia. However, wanting to sleep quite a lot, perhaps all day, is also a symptom of depression, but is not likely to help improve mood. It may even worsen mood. Talk with ur doc about healthful sleep patterns.
Answered 5/9/2016
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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.
Answered 5/28/2015
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