Difficulty falling asleep. Why was I getting restless? Is it anxiety or depression?
Patient: hello im 25 yr old female.for the past one month i have diffficulty falling asleep at night.i was getting restless because of that.i started taking lesotanil 3mg half a tablet at night to sleep.it helps at nights but sometimes it doestnt.im still up al night.i dont suffer from anxiety or depression .but sleepless nights causes me depression and i cry for sleep.im shifting country and getting married in a month. Doctor: hi,  if you have sleep problem only, then follow sleep hygiene for 1-2 weeks before starting any medicine. 1. don't sleep in day time, even short naps 2. don't take tea or coffee after 4 pm. 3. don't watch TV and don't use computers in evening, although you can listen or read anything. 4. never look at watch after going to bed. 5. do some physical exercise in evening 6. wake up at same time daily, even if you slept very late in night.  I am sure practicing these for few days will solve your problem best of luck, sweet dreams