Types of Insomnia Treatment

If you've done all kinds of self-help methods and can't get rid of insomnia, something else could be causing your lack of sleep. If you think depression, restless legs syndrome or anxiety is causing you to suffer insomnia, talk to your doctor, who might recommend insomnia treatments. These insomnia treatments may include behavioral therapies or medications which promote relaxation and sleep.

If your doctor opts for behavioral treatments, you will be taught new sleep behaviors and ways to make your sleeping environment better for good sleep. History shows behavioral therapies are either as effective or even more effective than sleep medication and sleep aids. The two can also be combined.

You can also take sleeping pills by themselves. Some of the most popular include:

*Zolpidem (Ambien)

*Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

*Zaleplon (Sonata)

*Ramelteon (Rozerem)

The last product on that list, Ramelteon, is the newest on the market, and appears to not make you as prone to addiction and rebound insomnia. But, all can cause severe allergic reactions, as well as swelling in the face, and sleep-driving and preparing and eating food while you are asleep. Really, you should not use sleep medications for more than a few days.

Your best option for long term insomnia treatment is to stay away from sleeping pills and other similar medications. Doctors say you should not use these products for more than a few days, because of the side effects we mentioned. Your goal is to develop the ability to sleep without the help of medication.