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How To Treat Insomnia?

LONG TERM INSOMNIA OVER 5YRS OF CONSTANT SLEEP DEPRIVATION.THOUGH THERE ARE RELATIONSIP PROBLEM,FAMILY,CAREER,LONLINESS ETC BUT I CANNOT SLEEP WITHOUT A SLEEPNG AIDE I'LL BE UP TILL 4AM WITOUT BLINKG AN EYELID.RECENTLY I HAVE RELIED ON BENEDRYL BUT WEN I DONT USE IT,MY INSOMNIA IS WORST I NEED HELP I JUST WANT TO SLEEP
Thu, 27 Aug 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. You have problems of persistent insomnia. The insomnia is occurring due to problems in relationship, family, career etc. Most likely the insomnia is occurring due to adjustment disorder. Sleeping aids can help in giving sleep but they will not treat the problem so I would not advise you to use sleeping aids on regular basis. For proper treatment some antidepressants like Trazodone, Mirtazapine, Paroxetine etc can be used. These drugs are antidepressant drugs and help in good sleep. These drugs are also free of dependence potential so are totally safe to use. To supplement the actions of these drugs sleep drugs like Z-drugs or Benzodiazepines etc can be used. Drugs like Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Zolpidem etc are used commonly. Please consult a psychiatrist for evaluation of your problem and for treatment.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
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How To Treat Insomnia?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. You have problems of persistent insomnia. The insomnia is occurring due to problems in relationship, family, career etc. Most likely the insomnia is occurring due to adjustment disorder. Sleeping aids can help in giving sleep but they will not treat the problem so I would not advise you to use sleeping aids on regular basis. For proper treatment some antidepressants like Trazodone, Mirtazapine, Paroxetine etc can be used. These drugs are antidepressant drugs and help in good sleep. These drugs are also free of dependence potential so are totally safe to use. To supplement the actions of these drugs sleep drugs like Z-drugs or Benzodiazepines etc can be used. Drugs like Lorazepam, Clonazepam, Zolpidem etc are used commonly. Please consult a psychiatrist for evaluation of your problem and for treatment. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist