Treatment for sleeplessness?

Many: There are many treatments for insomnia from natural approaches like meditation to complementary and otc medications like melatonin and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to traditional allopathic medications like benzodiazepines and ambien. Have a coversation with your pcp about it. Let him/her rule out reversible causes like hyperthyroidism.

Sleep hygiene: Sleep only when sleepy. If you can’t fall asleep, get up and do something boring until you feel sleepy. Sit quietly in the dark, listen to relaxing music, read something soothing, or have a cup of caffeine free tea. Get up and go to bed the same time every day. Don’t exercise close to bedtime. Avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol before bed. Have a light snack with some carb or dairy products.

Sleep hygiene: 1.Keep regular bed & waking time (even weekends). Rise same time each day, regardless of time you fell asleep. 2. Develop relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath/shower, aromatherapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfortable mattress & pillows. 4. Bedroom is only for sleep & sex. No work materials, computers, & TV in room. 5. Finish eating at least 2-3 hr