sedative
Something that slows activity in the brain and makes you feel drowsy.
Where it comes up
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01
Do I have insomnia?
Weeks of bad sleep: is it insomnia or a rough patch? What counts, why it outlasts the stress that started it, and what helps.
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02
Does alcohol help you sleep?
Alcohol can help you fall asleep, but what happens later in the night? How drinking changes sleep, and what to do if you've had a few tonight.
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03
Do I have sleep apnea?
Loud snoring, pauses in breathing, tired however long you sleep? The signs of sleep apnea, why you may not know, and what a test and treatment involve.
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04
Are sleeping pills safe to take?
Are sleeping pills safe? What prescription pills and PM sleep aids do, the risks of one hard night versus every night, and how people come off them.
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05
Do herbal sleep remedies like valerian or chamomile work?
Do valerian, chamomile, lavender or magnesium help you sleep? What trials show for each, how much products vary, and what not to mix them with.