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Q: For the past couple of years, I have found it difficult to go to sleep. It takes maybe two hours, and then I awaken early. I am healthy, but feel fatigued and need an afternoon nap to help with the tiredness. Should I take sleeping pills?
A: It sounds as though you have chronic insomnia. The problem is a common one, affecting between 10 and 15 percent of people.
