Is there any way to cure insomnia? - #10383
I have insomnia for about 4,5 years. I tried everything to cure it but nothing helps. I tried everything food to get sleep even music couldn't help it. Now it's almost 5 months I'm talking sleeping medicines but without sleeping medicine I don't sleep
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1) Tab melatonin 5 mg 1 tab at bedtime for 3 weeks
Investigation TSH, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, CBC
Advice Fixed sleep-wake time, even on weekends
Avoid naps, caffeine, late meals, and screens 2 hours before sleep
Light dinner; consider warm milk + nutmeg
Keep bedroom dark, cool, silent
Hello dear Please be advised See you are very young so there is no need to take anti anxiety and tranquilizers Follow below guidelines Do rigrous exercises any physical work for 2-3 hrs besides job Do meditation Indulge in hobbies like reading novels Play sudoku Avoid stress Take natural hypnotic like milk and lassi Hope it works after 1 month
First try tapering your sleeping pills as they are addictive and harmful in long run and try these ayurvedic approach
Ashwagandha (500 mg capsule or powder) 1 hr before bed with warm milk Tagara (Valerian root) Natural sedative – take at night Brahmi Vati / Shankhpushpi syrup Calms brain, reduces overthinking Melatonin (2–5mg) For 4–8 weeks to reset sleep cycle
Try using cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia…that has done worder for people
Chronic insomnia is tied to a hyperactive brain + nervous system.
Daily tools: Anulom Vilom + Bhramari (10 mins each) 4-7-8 Breathing: Inhale 4 sec → Hold 7 → Exhale 8 sec Night journaling – dump thoughts before bed Evening walk 30 mins (not heavy workout at night)
Chronic insomnia despite multiple approaches suggests an underlying psychological, hormonal, or neurological imbalance. Long-term use of sleeping pills can worsen dependency without addressing the root cause. Please consult a sleep specialist or psychiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation and alternative therapies like CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia).
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