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My daughter is 11yrs old and is not able to sleep. She tries but cannot sleep unless I give her a pill which I don't want to do everyday. She us only able to sleep for 2-3 hours every night
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hello there. which pill are you giving? and who prescribed? consult a psychiatrist for her. don't make her dependant on pills and don't do self medication. regards
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