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I can't sleep in the fear of being hurt during my sleep, when i actually fall asleep, i get the feeling of falling and wake up, how can i get sleep?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Get a check-up: First, see your family doc for a good history and check-up and discussion of the problem. Then, possible referral to a sleep clinic and psychiatry evaluation...
Answered 1/17/2013
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Can't sleep: Google the words "sleep hygiene" to get useful techniques to help u sleep, at least until u see your therapist.
Answered 1/18/2013
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Sleep: If you are actually hurting yourself, it could be some illusion, you seem to be getting nightmares, please rule out rbd or slow wave sleep disorders, sleep study may be needed.
Answered 9/13/2013
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