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What causes insomnia sometimes ill be sound asleep and wake up and can't go back to sleep id toss and turn for hours?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Insomnia: Insomnia can have many causes. Stress, anxiety or depression are other causes. Try instituting a quiet hour before bedtime shut off electronic devices including tv, ? Listen to soft music, take a walk or take a warm bath to relieve tensions.If these hints dont work see your doctor about a sleep study.

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Answered 3/14/2015

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