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I am too dependent on things to help me sleep. what can i do to sleep naturally again?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

See sleep specialist: Lack of sleep can be detrimental to your health and well being. I would suggest seeing a sleep specialist for a diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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