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What's the cure to not being able to sleep? it's been 6 years. tried sleeping tablets recommended by gps but addiction didn't help and became resistent. tried to have a glass or two of wine but also became resistant. seen a neurologist but no luck?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Specialist: There are physicians who specialize in sleep disorders including insomnia. The goal is to avoid dependency on habit forming sleeping pills.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 11/15/2020

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Sleep disorder : Sometimes an overnight sleep study reveals cause of insomnia. A sleep specialist could focus treatment efforts. Worthwhile quest to get this handled!

Dr Erwin agreed

Answered 11/23/2020

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A member asked:

What's the cure to not being able to sleep? it's been 6 years. tried sleeping tablets recommended by gps but addiction didn't help and became resistent. tried to have a glass or two of wine but also became resistant. seen a neurologist but no luck?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Erwin agreed

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