Anonymous
3 years
Kesukaran Tidur / Difficulty falling asleep
Lately, I am having difficulty to fall asleep eventough I am tired from a busy day. Quite some overthinking. I am looking for melatonin or sleeping supplements that helps but I am not sure which type/brand and the right prescription. I am in my 20
Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Hello there!
Thank you for reaching out to us.
Difficulty in sleeping or insomnia can be caused by a number of things. Some of them include :
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Too much caffein intake
- Sedentary lifestyle
- Overworked
- Side effects of certain medications
In order to solve your problem, we need to identify its cause. We advise you to refer to a doctor for further management. In the meantime, you may use some of these methods to help you sleep better at night.
- Reduce caffein intake, especially before bedtime
- Exercise regularly
- Have a regular sleeping schedule
- Reduce screen time before bed
- Practice yoga or meditation
Before you consume any supplements, we advise you to seek a doctor’s opininon to prevent any unwanted side effects. You may reach out to our doctors for an online consultation.
We hope this answer has been helpful. Thank you.