Trenton, NJ
A 45-year-old female asked:
having trouble sleeping. i feel like i am but when i awake i don't feel refreshed. i don't snore. sometime i can't sleep because im hungry. hormones?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Zahid Awan answered
Specializes in Psychiatry
Sleep hygiene: Are you eating a reasonable amount of food for dinner? How long before your bedtime do you eat? Make sure that you are not working out too close to bedtime.
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Dr. Alan Ali answered
Psychiatry 32 years experience
Can't sleep: Talk to your doctor about this & see if you need assessed for secondary insomnia (insomnia due to other organic or psychological factors) which can be treated. Meanwhile you can try the sleep hygeine techniques.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Sleep problems.: Agree w dr. Awan. It would require medical evaluation to know if this is related to hormonal changes or not. In the meantime, work on sleep hygiene. Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & >>.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Provided original answer
& finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.
Aug 9, 2013
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