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I struggle to fall asleep but i can't sleep til after 4am. i'm exhausted during the day, but wide awake at night. i've tried everything to sleep. help?

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Sleep disorder: May result from multiple causes. Get a complete exam and establish a sleep routine( early bedtime, early rising) Diet, exercise, mediation, relaxation response, deep breathing, image conditioning. See a sleep expert only after the physical exam has been performed.

Answered 7/18/2014

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A member asked:

I struggle to fall asleep but i can't sleep til after 4am. i'm exhausted during the day, but wide awake at night. i've tried everything to sleep. help?

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