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I cannot sleep or stay asleep. i also have terrible nightmares in the short time i do fall asleep. how do i fix this problem? it's taking a toll on me

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Several things....: reduce stress in your life, get more sleep, if you have no improvement see a doctor for a possible prescription of a benzodiazepine.

Answered 8/29/2014

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A member asked:

I cannot sleep or stay asleep. i also have terrible nightmares in the short time i do fall asleep. how do i fix this problem? it's taking a toll on me

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

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