What is the cure for insomnia?

Depends on the cause: There are many causes to insomnia. Indeed, insomnia is mostly a symptom, but sometimes a primary disease. The key is figuring out the cause and then treating that. In the mean time, work on your sleep hygiene. Here's a good link to get you started. http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/howto.html.

Treatment vs. cure.: What is the cause of insomnia? How long has it been a problem? What type of sleep issues does one have, can't fall asleep, stay asleep, wake up early & can't get back to sleep? - that's likely depression. Can't sleep all? - may be bipolar issues. Irritable restless sleep? - toxic on medications or street drugs? Treatment is specific for each diagnosis. Then insomnia may be cured.

Insomnia Problems: Many factors can contribute to insomnia; here are a few: low progesterone, low blood sugar causing release of adrenaline, low levels of melatonin, excessive neuroexititoxic items (like aspartame, nitrates, nitrites, msg, fried foods) in your diet.Stimulants (like coffee) too much light exposure late in the day. Not enough natural light exposure early in the day. Lack of darkness at night.

Many answers: Insomnia when severe is rarely cured. Some sleep disorders such as sleep apnea can be treated with breathing apparatus that significantly improve sleep quality and perhaps might be considered a "cure." some forms of insomnia are "cured." when their underlying disease is treated, successfully such as severe depression. A very complex question to answer, indeed.

Depends: Depends on if the insomnia is due to stress, psychiatric disorder, a primary sleep disorder, another medical condition, medications or poor sleep hygiene. The best treatment is addressing the reasons for the insomnia. Chronic insomnia is best treated with a behavioral program called cbt. Medications are usually indicated for short term use.

Insomnia: First you need to have an evaluation to know what's causing the insomnia -- otherwise it won't be treated effectively. For instance, it may be related to anxiety disorders, life stress, trauma, or depression. Also there are other disorders such as sleep apnea and restless legs syndrome. Medications can cause it; alcohol use can cause it. See your family physician to get help started.

Depends: The previous answer is a very good one and correct. In most cases anxiety is the mediator. Consider anxiety predominant nightime hyperarousal. Several drug classes may be helpful. Trazodone, gabapentin. Z-drugs (ambien, lunesta), and the benzodiazepines are all used but follow the previous advise. Some docs aren't comfortable treating insomnia, not viewing it as part of an anxiety spectrum.

Let sleep happen: There is no simple answer to this question because insomnia has many causes. But, sleep hygiene is helpful to everyone. Please take a look: http://www.Sleepfoundation.Org/article/ask-the-expert/sleep-hygiene.

See below: Talk to you primary care doctor as to why you're experiencing insomnia. Meanwhile, establish time when you would like to go to bed. Create a bed time routine: warm showers, room on a slightly cooler side. Learn relaxation exercises to help put your body in a "i'm sleeeeeepy mode" :). Don't use your bedroom as your office. Our body likes schedules and routines. Remember that:).

A few things: Exercise every day, preferably early afternoon. Wake up at the same time every day no matter what. Get lots of natural light during the day. Avoid stimulants prior to bed. Learn relaxation exercises, as little as five minutes a day can help.

Tips: 1. Maintain a regular bedtime and awakening time schedule including weekends. Get up about the same time every day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Establish a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime many include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, reading, or listening to soothing music. 3. Sleep in a room that is dark, quiet, comfortable, and cool; >>.

Sleep hygiene : Insomnia is a difficult one to "cure" as it must come from within you. Typically it is due to overstimulation of the brain, anxiety and sometimes dietary habits. For starters make sure your sleep environment is very low stimulation (no tv) and that you have a routine every night. Seek counseling for the best advice. For a temporary quick fix- it's melatonin may help. Best of luck!

Correct the cause: Insomnia can have many different causes including pain, medications, stimulants (e.g. caffeine), or mood problems like depression or anxiety. It can also have behavioral causes like changing your work shift or trying to sleep more than your body needs. In any event, you'll have to do some investigative work, probably with the help of your physician, to see what might benefit to you.

Sleep hygiene is key: Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

No single cure!: So much depends on the details of your case. There are some types that may have relatively clear solutions and others that won't. Some are related to other illnesses or to medications. Some are situational. Consider a Sleep Program to fully diagnose your case.

DEPENDS: Well it really depends on the cause of insomnia. If there is a source like caffeine, alcohol, drugs, eating late, mood , stress then the answer is to address these underlying causes. If it is actually primary insomnia then again you do life stle changes and possibly medications.

Difficulty falling: asleep is often associated w/anxiety while waking up early and not returning to sleep is associated w/depression. Periodic waking is associated w/overall light sleep. Please see you doc who may order a sleep study. A psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health. Natural treatment includes melatonin supplement but w/professional guidance. Stop all stimulants after noon.

Med eval for cause.: Sleep hygiene is key. Retire & rise same time daily. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv & no naps. Exercise regularly- not late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner size medium & finish at least 2-3 hrs before sleep. Try warm milk w light reading or warm bath. Melatonin, Valerian, California poppy can help.