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Sleepiness?!
I have difficulty falling asleep at night, even after it comes there is a break every 1-2 hours & its not deep. My main issue was throughout daytime sleepiness so i was prescribed ativan but even after 7 hrs deep sleep , the daytime sleepiness issue remains. What seems to be an issue with me?
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Dr. L C Sunda
Addiction Psychiatrist
42 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history and mental status examination is necessary to come for a diagnosis and manage it accordingly.
Are you undergoing some stressful event?
Have you a good family and friends support system?
Try to go for “Sleep hygiene “
Go to bed only when you are sleepy.
Take dinner about 2 hours prior to bed time.
Take the medicine at bedtime after going to the toilet.
Think positive before bedtime.
Make a comfortable bed with minimal of sounds or lights.
Take the drug around 9 .
Do relaxation exercises and yoga regularly
Next Steps
Do review your treatment plan if the things don’t happen for your favour.
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