Anonymous

3 years

Insomnia can’t sleep

Hi, I hv insomnia. Have tried everything from. Exercising to meditation. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. Are there pills that can be recommended for this when the days get bad?

Greetings! Thank you for your questions.

First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding sleep deprivation. For your information, there are multifactorial causes of this condition, including:

  • Stress
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Cheyne-Stokes respiration
  • Side effect of medications

We have to make sure that you have been diagnosed with this condition which is insomnia correctly before proceeding with the treatment. You can talk to our doctor.

However, generally, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can help you control or eliminate negative thoughts and actions that keep you awake. There are also prescription medications that can be given to you.

The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions. In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor for full examination. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you.

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