I am suffering from acute insomnia. I am regularly taking Ativan 2 mg for last 10 years. Please suggest remedy as to how to get rid of sleeping pills and get good sleep.

Ans: Dear Sadiqulla,
Ways to ensure better sleep are:
1. Sleeping at the same time, daily.
2. Eat enough- do not be overstuffed or eat too little, in both cases sleep eveades.
3. Restful dark environment helps sleep.
4. Restrict all digital gadgets atleast 90 minutes before sleeping.
5. A tiny preparation for the next day supports you to sleep without a care.
6. Avoid all day naps, long walks help too.
Melatonin, a hormone supports sleep which builds with the above methods. Do revert on your progress.

Ans: Sleep is a problem as long as if one holds the days impression. One need to experience the body as a whole through exercise, physical activity through the day. Step up in your physical work out, have an early light dinner before 7pm,review the day before going to sleep.

Ans: Disengaging from worldly affairs by 8 pm and not to undertake any mind stimulating activities are few of the tips.
In your case Sir,reading newspaper before going to bed is, not a good idea.
Also have a fixed time for your night medication

Ans: I can only recommend good "sleep hygiene". This is what the American Association of Sleep medicine recommends:

Follow these tips to establish healthy sleep habits:

Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Get up at the same time every day, even on weekends or during vacations.
Set a bedtime that is early enough for you to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep.
Don’t go to bed unless you are sleepy.
If you don’t fall asleep after 20 minutes, get out of bed. Go do a quiet activity without a lot of light exposure. It is especially important to not get on electronics.
Establish a relaxing bedtime routine.
Use your bed only for sleep and sex.
Make your bedroom quiet and relaxing. Keep the room at a comfortable, cool temperature.
Limit exposure to bright light in the evenings.
Turn off electronic devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
Don’t eat a large meal before bedtime. If you are hungry at night, eat a light, healthy snack.
Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy diet.
Avoid consuming caffeine in the afternoon or evening.
Avoid consuming alcohol before bedtime.
Reduce your fluid intake before bedtime.

Ans: Sleep is very important for physiological system to function well. To have certain strict discipline with respect to sleep as hygienic practices is very important
No media or mind stimulating activities after 7 pm unwind from worldly activities from 8 pm
Slow down the pace and start preparing the sleep mode
Early dinner by 6 pm helps to achieve this
Exercise well with your physical it helps largely