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Unable to sleep

2018-12-02 15:22:56
Hi.. my work requires me to work nights which i havent done before.. I'm unable to get restful n undisturbed sleep which is leading to stress n unable to adjust to this pattern shift. It is ok to take some mild sedatives to atleast drift to sleep.. if yes which one can i get over the counter.
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No it’s not right attitude.. Need to avoid long term sedative..
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Answered2018-12-02 18:44:28

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