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SLEEPING DISORDER

HI AM JENNY AND I BEEN HAVEING PROBLEMS SLEEPING DOCTORS JUST GIVE ME SLEEPING PILLS AND THEY DONT HELP ME ANYMORE THE ONLY THING THAT BEEN TRYING IS WEED BUT I REALLY DONT LIKE IT SO DO U THINK YOU GUYS COULD HELP ME PLEASE.
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1985055 tn?1327085612
A Harvard study in 2004 demonstrated medications are not the best treatment for insomnia, but rather Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is better.  CBTi is safe in the long term, is less expensive, has no side effects, and treats insomnia at the root cause instead of just trying to "knock someone out" like medications do.  If you go see a sleep doctor in person, CBTi is what they will recommend.  Alternatively, online programs have been found to be equally effective and less expensive.  

Rest well!
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

The more anxious you get, you are going to face more difficulties falling asleep and this becomes a vicious cycle.

Inability to sleep could be problems with initiating sleep or maintaining sleep is called insomnia. Problems with breathing (Obstructive sleep apnea), certain medications, restless leg movements and sleep walking/talking could contribute to insomnia. Follow good sleep hygiene measures like going to bed at the same time, waking up at the same time, avoidance of alcohol, smoking and caffeinated beverages. Also, don’t nap during daytime and exercise during daytime as this promotes sleep.
Consult a sleep specialist to rule out sleep disorders.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
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1927056 tn?1323495939
i luv weed, but it messes up my sleep, booze or weed made it worse.
do you snore or have you sleep partners said you gasp for air or snore?
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