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Suggest Remedy For Sleep Disorders

Hi I am 17 years old and being treated for anxeity and depression. I see a psychiatrist and take zoloft. I don't sleep well at all and this has been going on for a long time. Would it be ok to take a sleeping pill? Or is that a bad idea for my age. Do you have any suggestions to help me sleep?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hello
Welcome here.
I have some suggestions for you which will help in improving your sleep:
Avoid napping during the day. It can disturb the normal pattern of sleep and wakefulness.
Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol too close to bedtime.
A relaxing exercise, like yoga, can be done before bed to help initiate a restful night's sleep.
Food can be disruptive right before sleep. Stay away from large meals close to bedtime.
Establish a regular relaxing bedtime routine. Try to avoid emotionally upsetting conversations and activities before trying to go to sleep.
Associate your bed with sleep. It's not a good idea to use your bed to watch TV, listen to the radio, or read.

If this does not help you to sleep, then drugs like ativan or zolfresh (prescription drugs) can be taken.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Sleep Disorders

Hello Welcome here. I have some suggestions for you which will help in improving your sleep: Avoid napping during the day. It can disturb the normal pattern of sleep and wakefulness. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol too close to bedtime. A relaxing exercise, like yoga, can be done before bed to help initiate a restful night s sleep. Food can be disruptive right before sleep. Stay away from large meals close to bedtime. Establish a regular relaxing bedtime routine. Try to avoid emotionally upsetting conversations and activities before trying to go to sleep. Associate your bed with sleep. It s not a good idea to use your bed to watch TV, listen to the radio, or read. If this does not help you to sleep, then drugs like ativan or zolfresh (prescription drugs) can be taken. Hope this helps. Thanks.