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What Causes Sleeplessness After Stopping Tobacco Usage?

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Posted on Thu, 5 May 2022
Question: I'm 59 years old female. Was chewing tobacco for last 30 years . Recently stopped using tobacco (almost 10 days ago). Now not able to get sleep .
I did not sleep for last one week (hardly 1-2 hour at night). Requesting your suggestion.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You can take Lorazepam

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You can ask for a prescription for Lorazepam from your physician and take it for few days.

Otherwise, you can do yoga nidra before sleeping. It is available on YouTube and will help relax your nerves. It is about breathing while taking your attention on various body parts.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr. Vaishalee
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What Causes Sleeplessness After Stopping Tobacco Usage?

Brief Answer: You can take Lorazepam Detailed Answer: Hello, You can ask for a prescription for Lorazepam from your physician and take it for few days. Otherwise, you can do yoga nidra before sleeping. It is available on YouTube and will help relax your nerves. It is about breathing while taking your attention on various body parts. Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr. Vaishalee