When facing sleep problems, especially if it’s been a persistent issue for seven days, it’s crucial first to consider some foundational strategies before jumping to medications. Reducing overtaking, which I assume might be anxiety or excess thoughts, can sometimes be managed with non-drug approaches. Try establishing a consistent sleep schedule and make your sleep environment as comfortable as possible. Limit screen time at least an hour before bed and avoid caffeine and heavy meals late in the evening. If you’re consuming stimulants, reduce or eliminate their intake. Practicing relaxation techniques like mindfulness or light yoga might also be beneficial. Over-the-counter options like melatonin can sometimes help with regulating sleep without a prescription, but it’s important to take it about 30-90 minutes before your desired sleep time and not to rely on it long-term.
However, if these measures don’t help or if your problem is deeply affecting your daily functioning, it’s time to consider speaking to a healthcare professional to discuss your symptoms. They can assess if medications like benzodiazepines or non-benzodiazepine sleeping pills (e.g., zolpidem) are appropriate based on your specific condition, but these are generally for short-term use due to the risk of dependency. If your sleep issues are related to mood or anxiety disorders, antidepressants like trazodone are sometimes used off-label to aid sleep. Avoid alcohol or other sedatives as they can disrupt sleep patterns despite possibly making you drowsy initially. Remember, the underlying cause might require addressing to avoid dependence on medications. If there’s significant distress or impairment, please see a doctor promptly to prevent prolonged issues and ensure you’re not missing a health condition that needs attention. Prioritizing a medical evaluation could provide more tailored treatment options and help safely manage your sleep concerns.
Hello mam See as per clinical history sleeplessness or insomnia has many reasons varying from mental stress to altered circadian rhythm Before prescribing any medication, I would like to suggest some tests for determining the exact etiology Clinical evaluation Actigraphy Polysomnograohy for brain waves and mental health Cbc Mri Ct scan Emr if recommended by neurologist Please share the result with neurologist for better clarity Please don’t take any medication ( even anti- anxiety drugs) without consulting the concerned physician Regards
Hello Namit ,
Please visit a physician in person . Please dont take any tablets for this without proper evaluation. Please don’t ignore your health status.
Consult your physician ASAP
