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What Causes Chronic Insomnia?
Hi. For the past week, I ve been heaps of random nervous energy while trying to get sleep, and it s keeping me up all night. I usually end up falling asleep at like 3:00AM, and waking up again at 6:00AM, then I try to get back to sleep- sometimes I do and sometimes I don t. It s not just when falling asleep when this happens, it s also during the day and I have no idea why. What on earth is wrong with me?
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Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, you may need sleep meds but a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist is recommended before that.
Treatment optimization and psychologist review may be needed to rule out generalized anxiety disorder.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, you may need sleep meds but a detailed evaluation by a psychiatrist is recommended before that.
Treatment optimization and psychologist review may be needed to rule out generalized anxiety disorder.
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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