What should I do since I have been suffering from insomnia for about a month and a half?

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I only sleep about an hour a night and today it's really starting to stress me out. What should I do? Is this normal? Thank you very much for your understanding

Alexandre Chagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello Ma'am, No, this is not normal and a doctor should be consulted for this. Usually, the best thing to do is to start cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, and possibly medication. These elements of treatment are available by consulting a physician. In the meantime, I recommend avoiding the use of over-the-counter products at the pharmacy that display "for insomnia" or "to help you sleep" information, as they are not effective or cause more problems. Happy evening :) Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist