Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for insomnia is a treatment that involves changing the ways in which you think and feel. Depending on the treatment, the order of CBT-I components may vary. These techniques work by helping you develop good sleep habits and avoid the things that keep you from sleeping well. This treatment involves the elimination of environmental or psychological factors that condition your mind to resist sleep. For example, you might be coached to stick to a set bedtime. Likewise, you may be encouraged to avoid napping or to use the bed solely for sleep. Eventually, this process will break this cycle.
Long-term Insomnia Treatment
While over-the-counter sleeping pills can relieve insomnia symptoms for some people, they don't treat the underlying causes and have troublesome side effects. Instead, you should visit your GP. Your doctor will ask you about your sleep patterns and lifestyle, as well as your caffeine and alcohol consumption. They will also check your medical history. There are also several options for the treatment of insomnia. Your doctor can recommend a treatment that is tailored to your specific needs.
If the cause of insomnia is unknown, your doctor may do a physical examination on you to check the signs of your medical problems. Your doctor may refer you to a sleep clinic to do a sleep study test if you have symptoms of sleep disorder such as sleep apnea. Talk to your doctor for diagnosis and treatment based on your current sleep condition.
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