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What Do I Do After I Am Diagnosed With Insomnia?

From Antigone Arthur, for About.com

Created: July 5, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

Question: What Do I Do After I Am Diagnosed With Insomnia?

How Do I Cope With A Diagnosis Of Insomnia?

You haven't slept for several weeks, and when you finally visit your doctor, you discover you have chronic insomnia. Now what do you do? Don't panic. There are several treatment choices available to patients with insomnia and related sleep disorders.

Answer:

Learn Everything You Can About Insomnia

A diagnosis of insomnia is not a death sentence. If you find you have insomnia, your job is to learn everything you can about insomnia, including the different types of insomnia that exist. Visit

Once you have a better understanding of what insomnia is and what it can do to your body, your next step is deciding what treatments are available. Check Out:

Learn To Live With Insomnia

There are many people just like you with insomnia and related sleep disorders. The good news is you can find help and information from other people and many support organizations committed to improving health and supporting patients with insomnia. Visit:

There are millions of people living with insomnia, and many of them enjoy wonderful lives. You can too. Share your experiences with others, and research your condition to the best of your ability. An informed patient is always a happy patient!

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