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What Causes Lack Of Sleep At Nights?
I have been having a really big problem with going to sleep at night and getting up in the morning this is been going on for several months I cannot seem to go to sleep until somewhere between 4 AM to 7 AM and then find myself sleeping until 3 PM or later I have two large size windows curtains wide open to let plenty of light in and yet I still cannot sleep what can I do how can I change this pattern of sleeping I feel like I need something to knock me out at around 10 PM that will help me sleep until about 8 AM for a few days to help me change this pattern can you help what do you think
Fri, 9 Dec 2016
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Sleep disturbances can sometimes have a significant effect on function.
To help normalize your sleep cycle you may need: (1) sleep hygiene habits. You should be able to find a form/handout detailing the different parts of sleep hygiene.This refers to different practices that affect sleep.
If you are able to put these in place, they may help you sleep better.
(2)medications- there are a number of different medications for sleep disorder. Some help people to fall asleep, some to stay asleep, some both
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one of these for you.
(3)in some persons , a sleep study and cognitive behavioural therapy to change any thought processes that may be affecting sleep
I hope this helps
Sleep disturbances can sometimes have a significant effect on function.
To help normalize your sleep cycle you may need: (1) sleep hygiene habits. You should be able to find a form/handout detailing the different parts of sleep hygiene.This refers to different practices that affect sleep.
If you are able to put these in place, they may help you sleep better.
(2)medications- there are a number of different medications for sleep disorder. Some help people to fall asleep, some to stay asleep, some both
Your doctor would be able to prescribe one of these for you.
(3)in some persons , a sleep study and cognitive behavioural therapy to change any thought processes that may be affecting sleep
I hope this helps
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