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Ways to Ease the Side Effects of Psychiatric Medication A Service of the Soup Can League
Take note: This information has been gathered by patients, for patients. It is not medical advice. You should ask your doctor if you have any questions or if your side effects are too severe or last too long. That's what your doctor's there for. This is just common sense on dealing with some of the more short term side effects.
Insomnia
1. Add 2 cups of Epsom salts to a tub of warm water and soak for 20 minutes.
2. Don't sleep during the day, if possible.
3. Don't watch TV or eat for a few hours before bed.
4. Get a relaxation tape to aid falling asleep.
5. Have a regular sleeping and waking time.
6. Have your partner massage you with warm oil.
7. Drink warm milk about 1 hour before bed.