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Sleep wake cycle
How to reset my sleep wake cycle ? My sleeping routine got disturbed last month. Now I stay awake for the whole night and sleep during daytime. No matter how much and what I try, I can't sleep at night. Is there any medicine or something to fix this ??
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Stop sleeping in the day and with time sleep cycle will become better.
Yes, there are medicines but for that you will have to consult a Psychiatrist.
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi at this age, it is better to try non medical interventions to reset sleep cycle. Please watch you tube clips on sleep hygiene and CBT techniques for sleep
If still you are suffering please consult a Psychiatrist
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Dr. Geet Bagri
Psychiatrist
3 yrs exp
Ludhiana
You have altered sleep wake cycle.
Try to maintain a sleep hygiene
For you Melatonin will be effective and the medicine is not addictive also.
Next Steps
1.try not to sleep during daytime.
2. Walk/do exercise
3. Donot use mobile or watch tv when u go to bed at night
4. consult for medicine
Take care
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