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Is insomnia a symptom of depression or stress and how do i cure it?

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It can be.: The classic form of sleep disturbance with depression is early morning awakening (3-4 am), but some depressed people find it hard to fall asleep and then awaken multiple times during the night, finding it hard to fall asleep each time. Cure: psychotherapy is the best, medication can help.

Answered 5/14/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It can be. : Address your depression ; your stress. Talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine ; alcohol (or moderate). Try qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program, deep breathing exercises or progressive >>.

Answered 8/17/2014

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