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What is the cure for insomnia and anxiety?
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Hi Doctor. I've been suffering from insomnia the last couple of weeks. My main problem is anxiety about sleeping, eg. that I am not going to get to sleep, I am just going to lie awake all night etc. It has reached a point now where I am extremely anxious about going to bed. As each hour passes towards bed-time, the fear grows, to the point that when I get into bed I am in a terrible state and cannot relax. I was just wondering if there was any advice on dealing with this.
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Greetings !Well you can make use of two remedies to manage your insomnia and anxiety which are -- 1) Drug therapy such as starting on a sleep aid drug which also lessens anxiety like clonazepam at dose of 0.5 mg to be taken half hour before bedtime and continue to take the same for 1 week continuously and then stopping the drug, this will ensure quick relief of your anxiety and insomnia.2) Proper sleep hygiene needs to be practiced daily so as to help you to maintain good sleep in the long run. Sleep hygiene entails following important points --1) Adhering to a fixed sleep in and wake up time.2) wearing loose cotton clothes at night for sleeping.3) Keeping the room dimly lit and well ventilated.4) Avoiding stimulant substances in the late evening or night such as coffee, alcoholic beverages, etc5) Changing room or bed temporarily.6) Avoid watching television or listening to music late at night or when not able to sleep but instead read a book when not able to be sleep.7) Avoid eating heavy, oil rich , fried meals late in the evening and at night. Take small frequent meals at regular intervals and dinner at 8 pm with good time between dinner and sleeping.8) If not getting sleep for 15 minutes get up and take a warm bath and drink a cup of warm milk.9) exercise regularly.10) Avoid taking stress and do yoga / meditation for tranquility.I hope these two remedies shall help your cause.Regards