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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Insomnia
I am suffering with chronic insomnia. Most of all the prescription sleep meds result in side affects that compound the problem. A home sleep study was just approved by my insurance but much to my disappointment, I researched the study to find out it is used only to detect apnea. I have been trying to function on 3 hours of sleep with Klonopin 2mg (that I have been on for at least 10 years as a sleep aide). The lack of sleep obviously is affecting my quality of living, by exhausting my energy, focus, concentration and at times results in bouts of depression.
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
Hi,
Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods that can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines.
You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active.
It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7 days a week-and to try to avoid taking naps during the day.
Prescription sleep medicines may also help and include diazepam and similar medications. Melatonin is a supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases special testing is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
Well, insomnia may be difficult to treat, but there are some methods that can be used. Treatment options include behavior and lifestyle changes, medicines, and complementary medicines.
You need to change your dietary habits and these include changing your sleep area or schedule, watching what and when you eat and drink, and being more active.
It's also important to keep regular bedtimes and wake times-7 days a week-and to try to avoid taking naps during the day.
Prescription sleep medicines may also help and include diazepam and similar medications. Melatonin is a supplement which may be of help as well. In severe cases special testing is needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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