A member asked:

Having trouble going to sleep and stay asleep. tried sleep aids. very little stress in life but still having this problem?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sleep: Some people have a primary sleep disorder. Ask a sleep doctor about checdking it out.

Answered 2/6/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep hygiene is key: Retire & rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark & cool - used 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. Dinner should be moderate sized & finished at least 2 to 3 hours before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath, lavender scent.

Answered 10/29/2018

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