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Hey i have anxiety and have trouble sleeping at night, do you know any techniques to fall asleep?
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Avoid Anxiety meds: Anxiety and trouble sleeping are common problems. You may try to use meditation techniques as well as melatonin. There are medications like ambien that may help. Try to avoid anti-anxiety medications because they may cause dependency problems. Please followup with your primary doctor or psychiatrist for treatment of your anxiety. Hopefully this helps.
Answered 1/4/2017
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