Fighting Insomnia

Insomnia
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A good sleep routine is the foundation for sleeping well every day. Some good routines include preparing your environment for sleep. Keeping the room a cool tempature, dark, and quiet is usually the best way to achieve sleep. It’s also important to excersize every day and avoid drinking or tobacco within the hours you’d like to sleep.

There are many over the counter medications that may cure your insomnia if you need short term help. But for those with long term issues may require something more, and they may even have a negative impact. For those with insomnia, using a sleep routine is not going to help in the long run. They may help a little, but will not solve the issue.

The most well-known sleeping pills are the non-benzodiazepine hypnotics like Ambien, Lunesta or Sonata. These drugs affect structures in the brain called GABA receptors. When used appropriately, these medications can be very helpful and have few side effects. There are certain individuheals, though, who should not take hypnotics, including most patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea and women who are pregnant or nursing.

Remember to always seek medical advise from doctors.

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