Treatment of Sleep Deprivation.Treatment of Sleep Deprivation. The treatment of sleep deprivation depends on its cause. It is best to first analyze the cause by getting sleep diagnosed at a sleep clinic. You may have to spend a couple of nights at these clinics, but it’s well worth the effort. 1. Bright-light treatment is used on those who fall asleep slowly in the night and wake up late in the morning; and also for those who fall asleep on time but wake up very early. Melatonin is also used to treat such patients. 2. Many doctors first educate their patients on sleep etiquette. Patients are advised to try to self-cure their sleep-deprivation and the doctor steps in when they cannot. Sleep etiquette involves following a proper sleep-awake schedule, not dozing off during the day and staying off vigorous exercise late in the evening. It also includes learning light meditation techniques, doing things that relax the body, avoiding alcohol and caffeine products and following a healthy diet. 3. Sleep deprivation because of Sleep Apnea can be part-treated by putting the patient on a weight-loss program. Such patients are also encouraged to use a CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) device that enables them experience uninterrupted sleep. 4. Sleep deprivation due to pregnancy is treated by encouraging patients to take afternoon naps, consuming warm milk, taking a hot bath before sleep and exercising during the day. 5. Children who are deprived of sleep are first comforted, and if psychological methods don’t work, then medications step in. 6. Sleeplessness due to lifestyle habits is treated by asking the patient to cut down on caffeine-products, colas, alcohol, smoking, and stress-causing situations. 7. People who exercise get better sleep than people who lead a lethargic lifestyle. Hence, patients are encouraged to take up a regular exercise regimen.
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