How insomnia is diagnosed?
Patients with insomnia are evaluated with the help of a medical history and a sleep history. Specialized sleep studies may be recommended in Secondary insomnia, to find the medical condition. Conventional treatment: Transient insomnia can be treated by altering some changes in the lifestyle, or counseling may help. The treatment of chronic insomnia consists of: First, diagnosing and treating underlying medical or psychological problems. Identifying behaviors that may worsen insomnia and stopping them. • Trying behavioral techniques to improve sleep, such as relaxation therapy, sleep restriction therapy, and reconditioning. • Sleeping pills are often antihistamines. Antihistamines are generally taken for allergies, but also make you feel very sleepy. Sedatives like, Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Imidazopyridine, and Antihistamines.
