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Treatment Options for Anxiety

Sleeping

Not getting sufficient sleep can make your body prone to anxiety with worried thoughts. Thus, make sure to sleep at least 7 to 9 hours each night. Try falling asleep and waking up at the same time each day to keep a consistent sleep cycle, which can be helpful in having better sleep at night. If you have difficulty staying or falling asleep, then consider taking melatonin supplements. In general, melatonin is a hormone that the body produces to make you fall asleep easier. These products would be found and purchased in low dose pills at most pharmacies or health food stores. Also, do not use your TV, laptop, phone, or other digital devices before sleeping. These units could inhibit healthy sleep and restrict the proper production of melatonin in the body due to the released bright light. [6]