Common signs
- Difficulty falling asleep most nights
- Waking at night or too early and not getting back to sleep
- Feeling unrested despite enough hours in bed
- Racing thoughts and worry at bedtime
- Daytime sleepiness, fatigue, and poor focus
- Relying on caffeine or sleeping pills to get by
How therapy helps
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is the first recommended treatment for long-term sleep problems. It helps you reset your sleep schedule, quiet the thoughts tied to bedtime, and build habits that let your body sleep naturally.
Approaches therapists use
- CBT for insomnia (CBT-I)
- Sleep scheduling
- Relaxation training
- Treating related anxiety or depression
When to get help
If these signs last more than two weeks, or start to affect your work, relationships or sleep, it is a good time to talk to a professional. You do not need to wait until things get worse.
Content on this site is for general education and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a professional.