Clinical psychologist and Psychotherapist
Nayan Shrimali
AnxietyDepressionTrauma
7+ years experience
Ahmedabad , Gujarat
Condition Guide
Insomnia
Improve sleep by changing the thoughts and habits that keep you awake.
Overview
Insomnia means ongoing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking earlier than intended, or getting sleep that does not feel restorative despite a reasonable opportunity to sleep. It can affect concentration, mood, energy, driving, work, and relationships. A few poor nights do not necessarily mean chronic insomnia. Pain, breathing disorders during sleep, restless legs, medicines, alcohol or other substances, shift work, anxiety, depression, and medical conditions can contribute, so assessment should look beyond sleep habits alone. Severe daytime sleepiness or falling asleep while driving needs urgent safety action.
Important medical informationThe signs on this page can have different causes. Only a qualified health professional can assess or diagnose you. Do not start, stop, or change prescribed treatment based on this guide.
How Therapy Helps
CBT-I is a well-supported first treatment for long-term insomnia and is delivered as an individualised programme, often over several weeks. It can include sleep education, cognitive work around sleep worry, stimulus control, relaxation, and a structured sleep schedule. It is not simply a list of sleep-hygiene tips, and restrictive techniques should be planned carefully with a trained clinician, particularly if you have bipolar disorder, seizures, pregnancy-related concerns, significant medical conditions, or work where sleepiness creates a safety risk. A medical professional should review persistent insomnia or suspected sleep disorders.
Common Signs & Symptoms
You might be experiencing one or more of these symptoms:
Taking a long time to fall asleep, even when you feel tired
Waking during the night, waking too early, or struggling to fall back asleep
Feeling anxious, frustrated, or alert as bedtime gets closer
Clock-watching, calculating sleep hours, or trying hard to force sleep
Daytime fatigue, brain fog, irritability, low motivation, or low mood
Relying on naps, caffeine, sleep aids, alcohol, or screens to get through
About this guide
Published by the TherapyHelps editorial teamLast updated: This guide provides educational information and does not replace an individual diagnosis or emergency care.Urgent support: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, at risk of self-harm, or experiencing a medical emergency, call 112 in India or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not rely on TherapyHelps as your only source of urgent help.
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Specialized Therapists
Our qualified counselors and mental health professionals with experience supporting Insomnia.
We currently don't have matching therapists explicitly listed for this condition on the portal. Here are a few available therapist profiles you can explore, or start the assessment and we will find a custom match for you.
Consultant Psychologist
Priyanka Saha
AnxietyDepressionTrauma
8+ years experience
Kolkata, West Bengal
Psychologist
Madhavi Pancholi
AnxietyDepressionTrauma
3+ years experience
Mumbai , Maharashtra
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