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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Insomnia While Having Anxiety
My wife suffers anxiety and depression (20+ hospitalizations and ECT treatments), She has CHRONIC insomnia. The Rx list provided includes what she has tried Lunesta/Ambien etc. with many OTC products. I need a chronic insomnia doctor in Fort Worth, TX who can tackle this serious condition. This is chronic and long term major problem. She is near M. Jackson desperate. She is 56 years old, Caucasian.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Hi,
Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used but should be monitored for side effects.
Self-care
Improved sleep habits.
Therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy and Light therapy.
Medications
Sedative, Antihistamine, and Antidepressant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
Treatment for insomnia consists of improving sleep habits, behaviour therapy and identifying and treating underlying causes. Sleeping pills may also be used but should be monitored for side effects.
Self-care
Improved sleep habits.
Therapies
Cognitive behavioral therapy and Light therapy.
Medications
Sedative, Antihistamine, and Antidepressant.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De, Oncologist
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