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I have anxiety and insomnia , and mostly i can't sleep if the day aft i have presntion or exam or morng class .. i can't cntrl my fear any suggstion?
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See a doc 1st: Go to urgent care and describe your difficulties. Sleep is the quickest to treat and there are non- habit forming medications that can greatly help for sleep such as trazodone clonidine. Additionally if medical reasons for your anxiety are ruled out then referral to psychiatrist is crucial and they will determine if med management is necessary or CBT (cognitive behav. therapy),best for anxiety.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Deal wi your anxiety: Start with medical evaluation to look for possible medical causes which might be corrected. Consider cognitive behavioral therapy. How is your sleep hygiene? Retire & rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark & cool - used 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. Dinner should be
Answered 11/27/2017
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