Sleep Disorders Treatments
Sleep Disorders Treatments include:
- Behavior Treatments
- Medication Treatments
- Alternative Therapy
- Supplements
Behavior Treatments for sleep disorders:
Lifestyle/behavioral treatments for sleep disorders may include:
- Cognitive therapy
- Stimulus control (SC)
- Sleep hygiene
- Relaxation training
- Sleep restriction therapy (SRT)
Medication for Sleep Disorders
In some cases, doctors will prescribe medicines for the sleep disorders treatments. Medications should be used in combination with good sleep practices and/or behavioral treatments.
Types of Medications Used to Treat Sleep Disorders
Listed below are some of the types of drugs used for sleep disorders treatments. Your doctor can prescribe the appropriate medication for your particular sleep disorder.
- Anti-parkinsonian drugs (dopamine agonists),
- Benzodiazepines,
- Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics,
- Opiates
- Anticonvulsants
Alternative Therapy for Sleep Disorders
Alternative therapy encompasses a variety of disciplines that include everything from diet and exercise to mental conditioning and lifestyle changes. Examples of alternative therapies for sleep disorders include acupuncture, guided imagery, yoga, hypnosis, biofeedback, aromatherapy, relaxation, herbal remedies, massage and many others.
Some complementary and alternative therapies used to treat insomnia include supplements, acupuncture, relaxation and meditation, and exercise.
Supplements for Sleep disorders treatment
- Herbs,
- Melatonin,
- Acupuncture,
- Relaxation,
- Meditation and
- Exercise
