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2019-05-27 12:12:49
Hi i have insomnia problem,i sleep every other alternative day. I have diabetes and i am taking melatonin 3 mg since past few days. But i still have the problem so is it required to increase the dose or melatonin takes some time to show results?
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Avoid medication for sleep if you don’t have a mental illness

Answered2019-05-31 11:58:12

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For medication, kindly talk to the doctor for changing the dose. For insomnia kindly try and fine the root cause with the help of either online consultation or seeing a therapist that could be negative thoughts or disturbances in your surroundings as it will help you better way.

Answered2019-05-28 08:39:17

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Do Jacob's progressive muscle relaxation exercise just before sleeping https://youtu.be/86HUcX8ZtAk

Answered2019-05-28 05:00:01

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Please use medicines carefully under doctors supervision. Discuss with your doctor, who prescribed it. Whether to increase dose or not will be decided by your existing doctor.

Answered2019-05-27 12:56:02

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Consult a Psychiatrist within your city for detailed assessment regarding your sleep issues

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