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I have trouble sleeping. i go to bed around 11 or 12 at night every night. i don't have school right now. but i end up not being able to really go to sleep til 2am & then i just wake up around 5 or 6. i then can't go to sleeo until 9. then i just get up a

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Dr. Kristi Kohl answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Insomnia: Insomnia is common. Trouble getting to sleep may be related to anxiety. Waking up in the middle of the night may be related to depression. You should see your doctor for evaluation. Conservative things to try for sleep include "sleepy hygiene"-- no caffeine or vigorous exercise or screen time (stimulates your brain) within a few hours of bed. Have a regular bedtime routine.

Answered 8/8/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleepless: Your question was cut off, but it seems that you have primary insomnia, assuming that you don't drink alcohol or use drugs, and that the problem has been there for a while. Recommend the sleep hygiene techniques (google that sentence & you get details), & if that fails, try low dose melatonin, & if that fails, see your pcp for other alternatives.

Answered 8/2/2012

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