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If an insomniac can't fall asleep, and it's almost 3 am, is it better to just stay awake or just sleep?
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Get out of bed!: Do not stay in bed. Do not read in bed, do not watch tv in bed, do not eat in bed. Your brain needs to associate bed with sleeping . Chronic insomnia needs properly evaluated for a cause, but poor "sleep hygiene" needs corrected asap.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sleep: It would be better to get as much sleep as possible. Get a consult with a sleep physician to see if they can help you with your insomnia.
Answered 12/21/2012
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