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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia In A Child
My 8 year old step daughter has insomnia any suggestions? She is a perfect angel all day but when night time comes around she fights it says she isnt going to sleep comes in every hour and says she cant sleep. she is on adhd meds and also a sleeping pill at night. I hoestly dont think she is adhd at all i think she cant focus because she is so tired. I am at my wits end
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
hi.good day to you.sorry to hear about your step daughter.i think she needs a child psychiatry counselling.insomnia may be due to unknown deep fears or doubts she herself dont realise.try to avoid or minimise television or internet usage by her to less than 2 hours per day.encourage physical activity and outdoor activity.avoid junk food in diet.encourage plenty of fruits and vegetables.dont let her go empty stomach or too heavy meals at night.try regular bedtime activities.hope u got your answer.take care
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