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I suffer from insomnia and don't sleep at night, in turn end up sleeping all day! how can i change my sleeping patterns? been this way for years :(
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Insomnia: There are numerous caues for insomnia, including illnesses such as depression or anxiety, requiring treatment. A good method for investigating insomnia is a mental health evaluation and a sleep study, and a follow up of those recommendations once implimented. That way, your treatment can be tailored to your specific needs. Please discuss these approaches with your M.D.. Good luck!
Answered 6/7/2017
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