Sleep Disorders Forum - Insomnia treatment

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Q: Insomnia treatment

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 12th, 2006

hi i have had trouble sleeping over the last 2 years, but the past 2-3 months it's got unbearable i'm awake from 12:30 till 6am or later the next day and on some rare occasions i dont sleep at all for 24-30 hrs im irritable,brumpy,snappy and very arguementive towards other people regardless of wheather i know them or not!. im also looseing my memory as in i mite do something or might have planned something and i just cant remember what im suposed to do!. ive seen a counciler befor about it and she tried many things other than med's coz that's my last resort due to the fact that i have a past of reacuring depression. i've also seen doctors about it and all i get is (see how you go for 6 months and then come back! and that's all i get. it's almost like they dont wont to know!!!! please help me with some ways to sleep or advise coz i cant take much more

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Sleep Disorders Answer A2003

According to your description, it seems likely that insomnia is acting as a symptom of a primary neurotic disorder, probably an anxious-depressive disorder. The new generation of antidepressants (SSRIs) are recommended for treating depressive disorders. Anxiolitic drugs (benzodiazepines) can be used for short-term treatment of the anxious episodes. Concretely for the insomnia, doctors tend to prescribe zolpidem. Psychotherapy is also very important for treating neurotic disorders. To follow up, you can ask for help from mental health professional to seek counsel.

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