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These medications are prescribed by a Psychiatrist. These should be used for short term to overcome your problems, long-term solutions are learning coping strategies, skills and practising sleep hygiene.
Caution: Don't overcontinue or change dose of medication without medical supervision
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Consult your treating psychiatrist for further information and guidance or take second opinion
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Practise Sleep Hygiene
Healthy sleep is important for both physical and mental health it on also improve productivity and overall quality of life.
One of the most important sleep hygiene practices is to spend an appropriate amount of time asleep in bed
Good sleep hygiene practices include:
Limiting daytime naps to 30 minutes
Avoiding stimulants such as coffee tea and cigarettes close to bedtime
Exercising to promote good quality sleep As little as 10 minutes of aerobic exercise, such as walking or cycling can drastically improve nighttime sleep quality. For the best night's sleep most people should avoid strenuous workouts dose to bedtime
Staying away from food that can be disruptive before sleep. Heavy or rich foods, fatty or fried meals, spicy dishes, citrus fruits and carbonated drinks can trigger .Indigestion for some people when this occurs close to bedtime it can lead to painful heartburn that disrupts sleep
Ensuring adequate exposure to natural light. Exposure to sunlight during the day, as well as darkness at night helps to maintain a healthy sleep wake cycle
Establishing a regular relaxing bedtime routine. Regular nightly routine helps the body recognize that it is bedtime This could include taking warm shower or bath reading
Making sure that the sleep environment is pleasant and cool, with adequate temperature.
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