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Can't fall asleep till 4-6 am, but i get into bed at 12 midnight. what do i do to fall asleep sooner? this has been going on for almost 2 weeks.

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety, Insomnia: I feel empathy for your discomfort It seems that you have Anxiety due to stresses in your life, aggravated by stress becoming more intense or new stress 2 weeks back. See a Psychiatrist for Diagnosis of sleep problem, Anxiety or any other condition. Discuss medications like Ativan (lorazepam) or Xanax; Therapy. Exercise in evening. Before sleeping, Breathing and Music Relaxation, Yoga, Meditation

Answered 12/23/2015

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A member asked:

Can't fall asleep till 4-6 am, but i get into bed at 12 midnight. what do i do to fall asleep sooner? this has been going on for almost 2 weeks.

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