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I am a horrible insomniac. i am exhausted at bedtime but when i actually lay down to sleep its like my mind won't turn off. any suggestions?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Rumination: Countless people with sleep-interfering rumination have reported dramatic resolution with a few puffs of medicinal cannabis indica, which can also be taken as a few drops of a glycerine tincture of cannabis indica, not sativa. These consumers universally report refreshing sleep absent any hang-over effects. Highly stressed grad students commonly report improved academic activities w. this regimen.

Answered 10/20/2016

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Many simple habits: Multiple choices of relaxing by sounds(e.g.music)\ try non pharnmacologic methpds first. warm milk, warm bath tube, visual relaxation imagery. and then at least 6 mild sedatives including something as safe as Tylenol (acetaminophen) PM RNW. depends on gender/age/weight/ companion. etc RNWharton

Answered 11/29/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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.

Answered 5/19/2015

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