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Going back to sleep takes time at night
I am facing trouble since few months of going back to sleep if it breaks in the middle of the night. It takes around 2-3 hrs to fall asleep. Some weeks continuously I sleep well for 7hrs. But if disturbed pattern starts it stay for 2-3 days, makes me restless and tired. And in few days again sleep cycle goes to normal.
I have habit of eating meals at 7.30pm. Is hunger causing sleep breakage or screen use or thinking habit once awake in the middle of the night.
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It's a clear sign of insomnia.Sleep disorders are medical conditions that disturb your normal sleep patterns, affecting how long or how well you sleep, and how refreshed you feel when you wake up....mobile use before going to bed is most cause ...due to the radiation....so avoid it 30 min before bed .....
Use medication like melatonin tablets or benzodiapenes like diazepam 10 mg or alprazolam 0.5 mg .....30 min before bed time ......stress is another important cause of factor ............deep meditation or hot shower before can be useful
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Dr. Samir Kumar Singh
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It could be likely of anxiety disorder.you need a psychiatrist consultation.
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Clonazepam 0.5 before dinner for 7 days.
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Take melatonin 10 mg with TAGAR extract from Tata 1 MG (non sponsored, I used it personally) one tablet 3 to 4 hrs before going to sleep for 7 days.
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Donot get dependent on that medicine, it is for correction of sleep cycle only.
MEDICATION will make you dizzy so don't ride any vehicle or go for walk outside after taking pill.
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Dr. Mallikarjun Sungulkar
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Your symptoms suggest a pattern of sleep maintenance insomnia, which is difficulty staying asleep or returning to sleep after waking. This is common and often linked to lifestyle factors, stress, or poor sleep hygiene.
• Eating dinner at 7:30 pm is usually fine, but if you feel hungry at night, you may try a light snack (like warm milk, banana, or handful of nuts) before bed.
• Screen use (mobile, TV, laptop) close to bedtime can disturb melatonin release, making it harder to fall back asleep. Try avoiding screens for at least 1 hour before bedtime.
• Overthinking or focusing on not sleeping can itself delay sleep. Relaxation practices (deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation) can help.
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1. Maintain a regular sleep schedule (same sleep and wake-up time daily, even on weekends).
2. Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and heavy meals late in the evening.
3. Use your bed only for sleep (avoid using phone/TV in bed).
4. If you wake up and cannot fall back asleep within 20 minutes, get out of bed, do something calm (read a book, listen to soft music), then return to bed.
5. Keep a sleep diary for 2–3 weeks to track sleep patterns.
6. If the problem continues >3 months, consult a sleep specialist or physician to rule out conditions like anxiety, depression, thyroid imbalance, or sleep apnea.
Health Tips
• Avoid making sleep a “performance goal”—the more you try hard to sleep, the more difficult it becomes.
• Focus on winding down before bed with a routine (warm shower, reading, meditation).
• If insomnia persists with daytime tiredness, consult your doctor for evaluation and possible short-term therapy.
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