There are various different ways of treating Insomnia, and these will be discussed with you at your appointment with one of our friendly clinicians.
Generally speaking these can be divided into Non-Medication, and Medication Treatment. Non medication treatments often involve making changes to your lifestyle, such as avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine.
They also involve general advice such as:
1. Avoiding strenuous exercise within 4 hours of bedtime
2. Avoiding big meals late at night
3. Avoiding watching television or using devices before going to bed
4. Avoiding daytime naps
5. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day
6. Ensuring your bedroom is dark and quiet and comfortable
7. Exercising regularly during the day
You can also engage in behavioral and cognitive therapies.
There are a number of different medications that can be prescribed for Insomnia on a short term basis only. These will be discussed at your appointment with your clinician. Our clinicians like to discuss treatments in depth and come to a shared decision on which treatment plan would be most appropriate.
Prior to booking an appointment you can fill in the
Insomnia Severity Index as a screening tool. We can use this as a baseline to assess your response to treatment.
