“Are there any medications for insomnia?”
I have insomnia. Are there any medications for insomnia?
2 Answers
There certainly are!
Everyone has a different philosophy, and mine is that, unless I really have to prescribe potent substances to force your brain to fall asleep, I try to avoid it.
Time and again, research has shown the best, first-line therapy for insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). I think it's gotten to the point now where programs are well-developed and technology has made it quite accessible for everyone!
If CBT-I hasn't / doesn't work, and all other avenues have been explored, then yes, medications are likely to be needed and can be extremely helpful!
Everyone has a different philosophy, and mine is that, unless I really have to prescribe potent substances to force your brain to fall asleep, I try to avoid it.
Time and again, research has shown the best, first-line therapy for insomnia is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). I think it's gotten to the point now where programs are well-developed and technology has made it quite accessible for everyone!
If CBT-I hasn't / doesn't work, and all other avenues have been explored, then yes, medications are likely to be needed and can be extremely helpful!
of course, consult with your PCP, but also look into Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Insomnia
