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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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Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

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.

Dr Brown agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. David May answered

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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A member asked:

If an insomniac can't fall asleep, and it's almost 3 am, is it better to just stay awake or just sleep?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Luis Villaplana answered

Dr Brown agreed

Dr. David May answered

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