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Bookmark or Share- Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you? - Mayo ClinicSometimes prescription medicines used mainly to treat depression may ease insomnia when taken in lower doses. Although widely used, these are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia. When insomnia is related to depression or anxiety, these antidepressants may be added to treatment.
- Insomnia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicInsomnia may be the main problem or it may be related to other conditions. Long-term insomnia is usually due to stress, life events or habits that disrupt sleep. While treating the cause of your sleep problem may stop your insomnia, sometimes it can last for years. Common causes of long-term insomnia include: Stress.
- Sleep disorders - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicCognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I involves looking at thoughts and behaviors that interfere with sleep. With guidance, you can create a plan for getting better rest. This may include finding ways to relax at bedtime, going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day, and not taking naps.
- Sleep disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicHaving some sleep disorders, such as insomnia, restless leg syndrome, sleepwalking, and sleep apnea, may be more likely if a family member also has them. Medical conditions. Brain and nerve conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury, may raise the risk of sleep disorders.
- Insomnia: How do I stay asleep? - Mayo ClinicSometimes insomnia is caused by a medical condition such as sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome or long-term pain. Insomnia also can be caused by a mental health condition such as depression. Treatment for one of these underlying conditions may be needed for insomnia to get better. Also, treating insomnia may help depression symptoms improve ...
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