How do i treat insomnia?

Variety of ways: If you search online for "sleep hygiene" you will probably find some helpful tips to improve your sleep. There are also a variety of medications, both over-the-counter and by prescription, which can help.

Depends: Depends on if the insomnia is due to stress, psychiatric disorder, a primary sleep disorder, another medical condition, medications or poor sleep hygiene. The best treatment is addressing the reasons for the insomnia. Chronic insomnia is best treated with a behavioral program called cbt. Medications are usually indicated for short term use.

Melatonin: Try 3mg of melatonin first. Good sleep hygiene, go to bed early and wake up early. No napping during the day. Engage in exercise so it will tire you out. Once you get your sleep pattern in order, cut out the melatonin slowly or even if you stay on it, no harm has been shown!

Depends: Depends on if the insomnia is due to stress, psychiatric disorder, a primary sleep disorder, another medical condition, medications or poor sleep hygiene. The best treatment is addressing the reasons for the insomnia. Chronic insomnia is best treated with a behavioral program called cbt. Medications are usually indicated for short term use.

Insomnia: Depending on the causes which need to be treated first. For primary insomnia with no apparent cause, sleep hygeine works fairly well.

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Depends: Depends on if the insomnia is due to stress, psychiatric disorder, a primary sleep disorder, another medical condition, medications or poor sleep hygiene. The best treatment is addressing the reasons for the insomnia. Chronic insomnia is best treated with a behavioral program called cbt. Medications are usually indicated for short term use.

Insomnia: Start with looking at your sleep hygeine. Go to bed and rise at the same time each night and morning. Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and relaxing, not too hot or  cold. Avoid caffeine. Avoid large, late meal. Make sure your bed is comfortable and use it only for sleeping. Physical activity may help, but not too close to bedtime. If your doing all these things and not sleeping see your doc.

Sleep Hygiene.: Concur with dr. Reynolds. Persistent sleep problems may require medical evaluation. Practicing good sleep hygiene is very important. 1. Keep a regular bedtime & wakening time (to include weekends). Get up the same time each day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime may include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, .

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MANY THINGS!!: Hi look at the many other posts on this same topic. Do the behavior things first like good sleep habits of a set sleep and wake time. Watch diet, exercise, caffeine, alcohol, smoking and that stuff. Then if all of this is done and still with insomnia speak to your physician and see if there is a medication or illness as a cause like depression or anxiety or bipolar. Many medications can treat thi.

Poor sleep: It can be broken down into sleep onset, maintainance or both. Can have an impact on daily function and overall is miserable. It is usually part of anxiety spectrum. I pull the trigger on meds faster than most, it is usually an anxiety problem; contact me, we'll break it down if you need to. In the meantime everyone recommends sleep hygiene. Try that too, may work if short term.