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I think i have insomnia ?

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Insomnia: Basic symptoms: ongoing difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakening during the night, waking up too early, and fatigue upon awakening. Recommend eval with your doctor and keeping a diary of sleep practices for 1-2 weeks that includes monitoring of sleep hygeine behaviors and sleep difficulties (daily onset/awakening). see link in the comments section for info on sleep hygeine behaviors.

Answered 6/19/2015

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

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.

Answered 5/30/2016

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