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- What is insomnia?
- Symptoms of insomnia
- Causes of insomnia
- Prevention of insomnia
- Risk factors for insomnia
- Complications of insomnia
- When to see a doctor about insomnia
- Diagnosis of insomnia
- Conventional treatment of insomnia
- Alternative/complementary treatment of insomnia
- Living with insomnia
- Caring for someone with insomnia
When to see a doctor about insomnia
People who have any of the symptoms associated with insomnia should see a doctor for proper diagnosis to confirm this condition (or to rule it out and confirm another diagnosis). In this way the doctor can try to work out a treatment plan to help reduce symptoms and help improve sleep patterns, or refer you to a counsellor/psychologist (if there any underlying psychological issues that are causing the insomnia) who may be able to help further.
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People with existing insomnia need to see their doctor (or counsellor/psychologist) on a regular basis, to monitor their condition, to ensure they are not suffering from complications and to help with medication and lifestyle management.
People who experience worsening of symptoms, or experience new and different symptoms associated with the insomnia need to visit their doctor so that these symptoms can be investigated.
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