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I suffer from insomnia, i can't fall asleep or stay asleep. its starting to interfere with my work but any sleepaids knock my out for a whole day. sug?

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Dr. Brian Lynch answered

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Insomnia: You need a thorough examination and evaluation. Probably an overnight sleep study. Stimulants , medication , emotional stress irrregular work habits , all these can play a factor among many other things. Bottom line is someone your age should not have to depend on medication to sleep.

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Answered 3/15/2016

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A member asked:

I suffer from insomnia, i can't fall asleep or stay asleep. its starting to interfere with my work but any sleepaids knock my out for a whole day. sug?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Lynch answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

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