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INSOMNIA - TREATMENT

INSOMNIA - TREATMENT. OLIVIA EDWARDS, CORIE HAHN, SEUNGWOO EUN. HOW DO WE TREAT IT?. MEDICATION PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP HERBAL REMEDIES SLEEP AIDS ANITHISTEMINES. MEDICATIONS…. Sedatives – Unnatural sleep Benzodiazepines – Hypnotic drugs inducing sleep.

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INSOMNIA - TREATMENT

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  1. INSOMNIA - TREATMENT OLIVIA EDWARDS, CORIE HAHN, SEUNGWOO EUN

  2. HOW DO WE TREAT IT? • MEDICATION • PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP • HERBAL REMEDIES • SLEEP AIDS • ANITHISTEMINES

  3. MEDICATIONS….. • Sedatives – Unnatural sleep • Benzodiazepines – Hypnotic drugs inducing sleep. • Prescription drugs – Drugs that can cause dependence both physical and psychological. • Note… • Drugs have been known to be most effective however they do create a dependence on them.

  4. PSYCHOLOGICAL HELP… • Relaxation techniques. • Changes in diet and exercise. • Regular sleep routine. • Cognitive behaviour therapy – Being able to counter-act thoughts about sleeping. • Relax before sleep (dimmer light) Note. These methods are not always successful for everyone. Some people react better with certain methods.

  5. Herbal Remedies • Avoid Caffeine • Drinking milk • California poppy – Plant. Relieves anxiety. • Celery seed – Contains vitamins A, C and B-complex, relieves nervousness and anxiety over insomnia. • Hops – Sedative for sleep.

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