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I regularly have trouble sleeping. i read about the body's wake alert system on www.whysoawake.com. it captures how i feel very well. any tips?

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Dr. Andrew Shiller answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Conscious breathing: Safe way to stimulate the 'relaxation response': Don't try to relax. Watch your breathing in a 6-3-6-3 pattern. Exhale all the way. Wait for a count of 3 Inhaling slowly count of 6. Wait for count of 3 Exhale slowly count of 6. Continue. Adjust the counting so you don't get dizzy or uncomfortable. Let your breathing soften. Let you body be supported by the bed. Do 10 minutes. Notice how you feel

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

Answered 3/11/2016

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A member asked:

I regularly have trouble sleeping. i read about the body's wake alert system on www.whysoawake.com. it captures how i feel very well. any tips?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Shiller answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms agreed

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