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Insomnia therapy is a tailored form of treatment that addresses chronic sleep disturbances, which can include problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep. The goal of Insomnia therapy is to enhance sleep quality, establish healthy sleep routines, and, in turn, improve an individual’s overall well-being by mitigating and reducing the adverse effects of persistent sleep deprivation.
Insomnia therapy combines therapeutic approaches, with a central focus on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors, integrating techniques like stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training. Thriveworks Raleigh therapists will also emphasize sleep hygiene education and may include mindfulness and relaxation exercises to improve sleep quality, equipping individuals with effective strategies to enhance their sleep and overall well-being.
Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Symptoms of insomnia often look different for everyone; however, there are some warning signs that can signal the need for insomnia therapy. These include feeling anxious about bedtime, bedtimes getting later and later, energy peaking at night rather than during the day, and drastic caffeine consumption in order to stay awake.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is one of the most effective forms of therapy for treating insomnia, working to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors through strategies like sleep hygiene and sleep restriction.
Insomnia therapy at Thriveworks Raleigh is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of insomnia therapy can vary based on the individual’s needs and progress in treatment. Typically, it involves a short series of sessions over a few weeks to a couple of months, with the number and length of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist. Some experience better sleep within this time, while others choose longer therapy to address complex sleep issues or maintain good sleep habits.
Many people start to see improvements in their sleep patterns after about two to three weeks of CBT-I. However, the duration and effectiveness will differ for everyone, so don’t worry if it takes a bit longer to have a strong effect.
Many people have tried solutions they found online or home remedies for insomnia: drinking a particular tea or diffusing a particular scent. In the short-term, these may help some, but then insomnia inevitably returns. Fortunately, many people who experienced sleep disturbances have also found long-term help through cognitive behavioral therapy. Insomnia counselors can teach their clients practical strategies for healthy sleep hygiene, and they may also explore and treat any unique causes for insomnia in their clients’ lives.
The counselors at Thriveworks in Raleigh, NC have experience helping people overcome insomnia. Seeking professional help for sleep disturbances has helped many people overcome insomnia’s challenges and regain a full night’s rest. Reach out today to schedule your first session.
Many people experience insomnia at some point in their lives and for an array of reasons. From person to person, insomnia’s root cause varies, and within an individual’s life, occurrences of sleep disruption can change from situation to situation.
Sometimes, insomnia occurs because of a more serious health problem. Hyperthyroidism, chronic pain, depression, menopause, and anxiety disorders are a few mental and physical health problems that may bring about sleep disruptions.
Lifestyle choices may also cause insomnia. Sleep disturbances may result from or be exacerbated by diet and excise habits. Increased stress during big life transitions or challenges can also result in a bout of insomnia.
Sleep disturbances may also ensure without noticeable cause, warning, or congruent health problem.
Nurturing healthier sleep habits each night generally requires adjusting everyday thoughts and habits. Raleigh, NC’s insomnia counselors apply cognitive behavioral therapy in their insomnia treatment. This holistic approach allows our counselors to guide their clients toward effective adjustments to their everyday routines that can optimize sleeping conditions.
What can happen at insomnia counseling? Raleigh, NC’s insomnia counselors treat each client for their specific sleep needs. In our experience, we have found that negative thought patterns and/or anxiety disorders often cause the sleep disturbance or make it worse. Therefore, our counselors focus on replacing negative thought patterns with rational, positive thought patterns or treating the underlying anxiety disorder.
Whatever has caused the insomnia, everybody wants something similar: a full night of sleep and rest. Our counselors, therefore, also tailor a sleep plan for their clients. A sleep plan makes adjustments to people’s daily routines that may result in better nighttime sleep. Sleep plans promote activities that are conducive to a good night’s sleep and minimize activities that may reduce sleep.
Complex disorders like insomnia do not have easy fixes or magic bullets. But our professionals are available and willing to help. Many clients who have participated in our insomnia counseling have learned the skills they need to maintain better sleeping habits.
If insomnia is stealing your sleep, know that help is waiting. Raleigh, NC has appointments available for insomnia counseling, and we take many insurance plans. We do not have a waitlist because our counselors want to see their clients get the help they when they need it. Instead of waitlists, we have flexible appointments that can be scheduled even on weekends or after hours. Call our office to set a time to begin your insomnia counseling.
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