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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Getting Continuous Sleep

I can not take continuous sleep for 6 hrs atleast. I have to wake up for toilet, however, I don t take drink water after night meal but take milk before sleep, but the quantity of urine is not so much as it should be, when I wake up during night. Except this also I wake up atleast one or two times whether I don t have to do urine
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello and thanks for your query.

Sleep disturbance can be due to various causes like stress, uncomfortable sleeping environment, pain or discomfort, depression, etc. So, the first step in the management of your sleep problem is to try and identify what the cause is. So, I would first advise you to consult a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist in order to have a detailed evaluation Sometimes, medication may be required for a short term till your sleep cycle normalizes.

There are also few simple suggestions that I can give to help you with your sleep problem.
- Fix a specific sleeping time and waking up time and try to follow it strictly for the next few weeks.
- Avoid taking tea or coffee or alcohol or caffeinated drinks inthe evenings.
- Do brisk exercise every evening before 6 pm.
- Cut down fluid intake after 6 pm.
- Practice relaxation techniques like derp breathing, yoga, meditation, etc. before going to bed.

Best wishes.
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Suggest Remedy For Problem In Getting Continuous Sleep

Hello and thanks for your query. Sleep disturbance can be due to various causes like stress, uncomfortable sleeping environment, pain or discomfort, depression, etc. So, the first step in the management of your sleep problem is to try and identify what the cause is. So, I would first advise you to consult a doctor, preferably a psychiatrist in order to have a detailed evaluation Sometimes, medication may be required for a short term till your sleep cycle normalizes. There are also few simple suggestions that I can give to help you with your sleep problem. - Fix a specific sleeping time and waking up time and try to follow it strictly for the next few weeks. - Avoid taking tea or coffee or alcohol or caffeinated drinks inthe evenings. - Do brisk exercise every evening before 6 pm. - Cut down fluid intake after 6 pm. - Practice relaxation techniques like derp breathing, yoga, meditation, etc. before going to bed. Best wishes.