In a previous article, "anna" <annabaum100@yahoo.com> wrote:
->Sister - sleep disorder problem
->My sister is in her late 40's
->She seems to have a sleep problem.
->This has been going on for years. She can fall asleep ok but she is up
->anywhere from 2 am thru 5 am.
->Besides she is a very light sleeper.
->Even with sleeping tabs she does not get a full nights sleep.
->What could she do ?

Go to any sleep related web page (of which there are a zillion), and try all
the suggestions there.  From using ear plugs, to changing to a low carb diet,
to taking calcium supplements, there are an unlimited number of possibilities.

If none of those work, see a GP and make sure there is no underlying problem,
such as hypothyroidism or other hormonal problem, hypoglycemia, or a sleep
disorder.

Then, assuming no problem is found, you can try small doses of medicines
such as antihistamines, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety, or antidepressants.  In
small doses, these medicines have sleep inducing qualities, with little side
effect.  Most OTC sleeping pills are simply meant to put you to sleep, and
actually can interfer with normal sleeping patterns.

Such a sleep problem will eventually catch up to you.  Lack of sleep disrupts
proper hormonal, immune, and nervous system functioning, and can be a factor
in many diseases.