I have gad. i take lexapro (escitalopram) & i have nightmares & trouble sleeping at times. aleve seems to help me sleep. what should i take/do to help me sleep?

Talk to doc: Sleep issues are common in anxiety and can be treated by adjusting medications. Night mares are common in gad too, theses should be discussed in therapy. Talk it over with your paychiatrist, aleeve is for pain and may not be good medication for sleep on long term basis.

Sleep problems.: Agree w dr. Younus. Are you using principals of good sleep hygiene? Retire & rise same time each day. Bedroom should be dark & cool - used 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. Dinner should be moderate sized & finished at least 2 to 3 hours before sleep. Can try warm milk, chamomile.