Management of Insomnia

  • Insomnia
    Insomnia is a common sleep problem for adults, affecting millions worldwide.A person suffering from insomnia has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, even when he or she has the chance to do so.
Submitted by PatientsEngage on 28 September 2015
A woman lying awake looking towards a clock

As a first step, make the lifestyle changes suggested here

Know your support team: Who can help you stay healthy 

  • Your family physician
  • Sleep medicine specialists
  • Neurologists
  • Psychologists & Psychiatrists
  • Nutritionist 
  • Hypnotherapist or a massage therapist

 

See the video below for some simple tips

 

Community
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Condition
Insomnia

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    Insomnia Treatment
    Treatment The doctor may recommend some of the following: Lifestyle changes can help relieve acute (short-term) insomnia. These changes might make it easier to fall asleep and stay sleep. 1. Adopting new habits to help you sleep, for instance: Make sure your bedroom is quiet, dark, and cool. Noise, light, and heat can interfere with sleep.  Stick to a regular sleep schedule. Support your biological clock by going to bed and getting up at the same time every day, including…