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Good sleeping habits are a key part of treatment. If needed, some medicines may help you sleep better at first. Making healthy lifestyle changes and learning to relax can improve your sleep. Here's what you need to know.

Learn what to expect during a sleep study.

If you’ve had neck surgery, follow the guidelines below and any other directions you’ve been given.

Electrothermal therapy, also known as intradiscal electrothermal therapy, uses heat to change the structure of the tissue inside the disk in your back. It doesn’t relieve pain right away. Pain is reduced as the disk heals.

Your doctor can tell you where your surgery will be done. You will also be told the type of anesthesia you’ll be given during surgery to stay pain-free during the procedure.

Social phobia (also called social anxiety disorder) is an intense fear of being humiliated in a social or work setting. To avoid the anxiety, you may stay away from group settings.

You may have PTSD if you've been through a traumatic event and are having trouble dealing with it. Such events may include a car crash, rape, domestic violence, military combat, or violent crime. Learn about the symptoms of PTSD and treatment for it.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) means having constant, intrusive fears (obsessions) that cause you extreme anxiety. Examples include repeated, relentless thoughts about germs, or constant worry that you left the door unlocked. Certain behaviors (compulsions) help relieve the anxiety.

Bipolar disorder causes extreme mood swings that can greatly disrupt your life. These symptoms may cause you distress. But with treatment, you can lead a more normal life.