Sleep Medicine & Insomnia Treatment: What to Expect
A comprehensive guide to treating insomnia and sleep disorders, combining behavioural therapy with careful medication use when needed.
Treatment begins with
Assessment
CBT-I Sessions
Adjustment
Follow-up
This treatment is recommended for insomnia lasting several weeks or more, affecting daytime functioning.
You may need this if...
These signs may indicate that this treatment is the recommended course of care:
- Ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Daytime fatigue affecting work or safety
- Sleep difficulty linked to stress or anxiety
- A preference to address sleep without long-term medication
A psychiatrist's confidential evaluation confirms whether this treatment is the right option for you.
What Does Insomnia Treatment Involve?
Treatment centres on cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), addressing the habits and thoughts that maintain poor sleep, with short-term medication considered in select cases.
CBT-I targets the underlying patterns driving insomnia, offering more lasting results than medication alone.
When This Treatment is Considered
This treatment is recommended for insomnia lasting several weeks or more, affecting daytime functioning.
- Ongoing difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Daytime fatigue affecting work or safety
- Sleep difficulty linked to stress or anxiety
- A preference to address sleep without long-term medication
The Care Pathway
1. Assessment
A sleep diary and clinical interview identify patterns and contributing factors.
2. CBT-I Sessions
Structured sessions address sleep habits, routine and unhelpful thoughts about sleep.
3. Adjustment
Your sleep schedule and habits are refined based on your progress.
4. Follow-up
Progress is reviewed to consolidate improved sleep patterns.
“Your care team supports you through every stage, with complete confidentiality from evaluation to ongoing follow-up.”
Expected Benefits and Possible Considerations
CBT-I is highly effective, with lasting improvement for most people. Any short-term medication used is monitored carefully given the potential for dependence.
Every treatment has individual considerations. Your care team will discuss what to expect based on your specific situation.
What to Expect Over Time
Many people notice improved sleep within a few weeks of starting CBT-I.
Your care plan includes structured sessions, sleep habit adjustments, and follow-up to sustain improvement.
Regular follow-up and open communication with your care team play an important role in achieving the best possible outcome.
Questions to Ask Your Care Team
- 1.How is CBT-I different from just taking a sleep aid?
- 2.How long before my sleep improves?
- 3.Is short-term medication an option while I work on other changes?
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