A member asked:

Could you give me some advice to sleep better throughout the night?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Non-medical approach would be sleep hygiene.

Answered 10/5/2017

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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 11/28/2017

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