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Kindly advise how to fall asleep at night.

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Hello doctor,

I am unable to sleep at night. I tried a lot but cannot sleep at all. It is after 5 AM that I feel like sleeping. Please help me to sleep at night. My age is 19 years.

Answered by Dr. Vandana Patidar

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MBBS

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Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

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Hello,

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At times, if a day or two we cannot sleep on time say 10 or 11 PM and suppose we sleep at 5 AM, then we will wake up after 6 to 7 hours, that is 11 or 12 PM in the afternoon. So, if this becomes a pattern in some days and our biological clock get adjusted with this new sleep and wake up time, this is called phase delay sleep problem.

If you have only sleep disturbance, no other mood or behavior problem, then try sleep hygiene measure. Define your wake up time no matter when you slept, wake up at fix time. Do not drink tea, coffee, cola after 6 PM. Do not use your bed for any other purpose except for sleep. Do not keep tossing and turning in bed if you cannot sleep. Get up, sit on a chair, start reading a book.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At October 10, 2018
Reviewed At July 18, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vandana Patidar is a compassionate psychiatrist and psychotherapist dedicated to promoting mental health and emotional well-being. She provides patient-centered care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and relationship concerns. With expertise in psychotherapy and counseling, Dr. Patidar combines evidence-based approaches with empathetic guidance to help individuals build resilience and achieve balance in their lives.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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