A member asked:

Why in the world can't i fall and stay asleep. its been four weeks since i've discontinued a benzo, ssri and antipsychotic all lowest doses less year?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Insomnia has many: Causes: stress, heavy meal before bedtime, anxiety, strenuous exercise before bedtime, too much caffeine/nicotine/other stimulants, swing-shift disorder, noisy environment, bright lights, etc. Addressing these factors may help. Fp can help sort out cause(s) & offer options for treatment.

Answered 2/29/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can take a while: 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 11/3/2018

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