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I haven't slept in a year since my last schizophrenia episode. trazodone doesn't work. and even when i work all day i still can't fall asleep. it is raising my blood pressure. i can't shut down. why can't i sleep at all?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Study?: Have you had a sleep medicine consultation. Sometimes a sleep study (polysomnogram) is required to determine the cause for your sleep pattern.

Answered 5/29/2020

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A member asked:

I haven't slept in a year since my last schizophrenia episode. trazodone doesn't work. and even when i work all day i still can't fall asleep. it is raising my blood pressure. i can't shut down. why can't i sleep at all?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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