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Hi, i suffer from anxiety , i do not fall asleep, i try to sleep but it's difficult, every night i eventually fall asleep but my brain stays active during my sleep,i take ativan(works for anxiety & stilnox (doesn't help) . please advise?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Hygiene is Key: Keep reg. bed & wake time. Make routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or gentle music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows & no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep & sex. No food 2-3 hrs, caffeine w/i 6 hrs, alcohol or smoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise at least few hrs before bed. No naps. Retire only if tired. Deal wi problems at another time.

Answered 7/2/2020

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