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Why its hard for me to sleep every night?

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Sleep disorder: Sometimes, the left brain is still active preventing the right brain from coming in to allow rest to happen. You can try music (classical, soft), Melatonin 3 mg po before bed to quiet the brain and allow sleep to happen.

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Answered 11/1/2016

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