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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

Hello. My husband is one that has always been just fine with getting only 4-6 hours of sleep at night. Recently, he has been unable to sleep at night because he is not tired, and IF he does sleep during the day it's anywhere from 1-3 hours. He is QUITE tired of having his days and nights mixed up or whatever this is. Nothing has changed as far as diet, exercise, or stress level. Any suggestions? Thank you!
                                                 
Fri, 7 Nov 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.

Follow these simple tips for sleep problem:

1. Avoid napping during the day.
2. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol too close to bedtime.
3. Exercise can promote good sleep. Vigorous exercise should be taken in the morning or late afternoon. A relaxing exercise, like yoga, can be done before bed to help initiate a restful night's sleep.
4. Stay away from large meals close to bedtime.
5. Ensure adequate exposure to natural light.Light exposure helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle.
6. Establish a regular relaxing bedtime routine.
7. Associate your bed with sleep. It's not a good idea to use your bed to watch TV, listen to the radio, or read.
8. Make sure that the sleep environment is pleasant and relaxing. The bed should be comfortable, the room should not be too hot or cold, or too bright.

If not improved with this, Take tablet rivotril 0.5 mg when required.

Hope his sleep improves.
thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

Hello, Welcome to HCM. Follow these simple tips for sleep problem: 1. Avoid napping during the day. 2. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol too close to bedtime. 3. Exercise can promote good sleep. Vigorous exercise should be taken in the morning or late afternoon. A relaxing exercise, like yoga, can be done before bed to help initiate a restful night s sleep. 4. Stay away from large meals close to bedtime. 5. Ensure adequate exposure to natural light.Light exposure helps maintain a healthy sleep-wake cycle. 6. Establish a regular relaxing bedtime routine. 7. Associate your bed with sleep. It s not a good idea to use your bed to watch TV, listen to the radio, or read. 8. Make sure that the sleep environment is pleasant and relaxing. The bed should be comfortable, the room should not be too hot or cold, or too bright. If not improved with this, Take tablet rivotril 0.5 mg when required. Hope his sleep improves. thanks.