Individuals who continue to experience insomnia, particularly if it negatively affects their quality of life, should seek professional treatment.

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Insomnia treatment may take one of several different approaches, such as limiting the use of stimulant drugs (e.g., caffeine) or increasing the amount of physical exercise during the day.

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Some individuals use over-the-counter (OTC) or prescribed sleep medications for insomnia. However, these should be used sparingly because many result in dependence, alter the sleep cycle, and can increase insomnia over time.

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