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I have tried several prescriptions and everything I try including over the counter make me feel like I haven't slept and hungover. I am 78 and it is taking its toll on me. I have no energy at all.
Male | 78 years old
6 Answers
Please don’t use these over the counter medications. See a sleep physician or your family doctor
The brain is a complex wiring of neurons with ability to sleep as well as be awake in different phases. The best induction of sleep and rest is prolong wakefulness as well as a darkness and melatonin natural production.
insomnia is best treated with cognitive behavioral therapy as well as proper sleep hygiene. This works better than any drugs.
If your mind races and not able to fall asleep or stay asleep asleep I can help with cognitive behavioral therapy and skills that can last a lifetime. A Skeep test can test for Skeep apnea and other conditions that cause poor sleep quality.
insomnia is best treated with cognitive behavioral therapy as well as proper sleep hygiene. This works better than any drugs.
If your mind races and not able to fall asleep or stay asleep asleep I can help with cognitive behavioral therapy and skills that can last a lifetime. A Skeep test can test for Skeep apnea and other conditions that cause poor sleep quality.
One of the symptoms of sleep disorders includes sleep maintenance insomnia. Evaluating sleep disorders either through home sleep studies or at the lab is recommended. Other sleep disorders such as periodic leg movements or REM behavior disorder may be causing your symptoms.
if there are no significant medical issues including frequent urination, CBT maybe considered. If you are a night owl, none of the meds would help
A sleep expert has to find out why you can't sleep and treat that instead of just using a sleep aid. If a sleep aid is needed, we need to know what the underlying sleep issue is so the appropriate sleep aid is prescribed.
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The best way to improve the quality of night sleep and avoid a feeling of hangover it to take daily exercise which increases your heart rate for at least 30 min, but not in the evening when it can disrupt sleep. All medication or herbal therapy which help getting to sleep can produce hangover effects. I am 81 years old and have been active in sleep medicine since 1962 and my recommendation is based upon personal experience and on patient care.
Good luck,
Roger Broughton MD, PhD, FRCPC,
Good luck,
Roger Broughton MD, PhD, FRCPC,
