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The lack of sleep and anxiety attacks have become detremental to me while i am at work. i would love a way to keep the anxiety attacks under control and to get a good nights sleep. i have tried everything: yoga, meditation, tea, melatonin, etc. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep hygiene is key: Retire & rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark & cool - used only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Dinner should be moderate sized & finished at least 2 to 3 hours before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath, lavender scent.

Answered 11/8/2017

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