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Insomnia Treatment Melbourne

Is Poor Sleep Impacting Your Life?

Sleep difficulties can have a significant impact on daily life, often beginning with the frustrating experience of lying awake at night, unable to drift off. Ruminating about the past or the day ahead can make it even harder to relax leading to restlessness, worry, and frustration. Even when sleep does come, it may be light and easily disrupted, with frequent awakenings throughout the night that leave you feeling exhausted the next day. This ongoing cycle of poor sleep can contribute to low energy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and reduced motivation. Over time, fatigue may begin to affect work performance, problem-solving abilities, and even reaction times in activities like driving or sports.

Treatment for Insomnia

If you're struggling with insomnia, the right treatment can help break this cycle. This page will discuss evidence-based treatment options designed to help you regain restful sleep and improve your quality of life. Before exploring treatment options, it’s important to first understand insomnia. The next section will define insomnia, outline its different types, and explore its symptoms and impact on daily life.
Following this section, you may wish to take a short insomnia quiz to find out your insomnia score and whether treatment is recommended.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a common sleep complaint, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early, despite having adequate opportunity to do so. However, when sleep difficulties become chronic and persistent they may indicate insomnia disorder, which is characterized by sleep disturbances occuring at leastthree nights per week for a minimum of three months, and causing significant distress or impairment in dally life. Acute insomnia, on the other hand, is short-term and often triggered by stress, life changes, or other temporary factors, typically resolving once the underlying issue is addressed.

How Severe Is Your Insomnia? Take This Quick Test To Find Out

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is a brief, 7-question assessment that helps measure the severity of your sleep difficulties and the impact on your daily life. This simple quiz is a scientifically-validated tool which can give you insight into your sleep patterns and whether professional support may be beneficial. Get your results instantly.
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Why Is It Important To Treat Chronic Insomnia?

Effects on Mental Health Insomnia can contribute to or worsen mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, and it may also increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. Higher Risk of Chronic Illness Long-term sleep disturbances are associated with an increased likelihood of developing or aggravating conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Disruptions to Daily Life Persistent sleep issues can cause excessive daytime fatigue, difficulty focusing, decreased productivity, and a greater risk of accidents, especially while driving. Reduced Wellbeing Insomnia can negatively affect overall quality of life by impacting mood, relationships, and the ability to engage in and enjoy dally activities. Interaction with Other Health Conditions Sleep disturbances can both worsen and be worsened by other medical conditions, creating a challenging cycle that can be difficult to manage if not addressed. As chronic insomnia generally doesn't resolve on its own, professional intervention and treatment is recommended.

Evidence-Based insomnia treatments

Cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) can be highly effective in improving sleep quality. If you're looking for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Melbourne, we provide a structured 4-week program designed to help you break the cycle of poor sleep and establish long-term healthy sleep patterns.
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) for insomnia
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hypnotherapy for insomnia
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Are you concerned about not getting enough sleep?

Join me for a free 20-minute telehealth consultation to discuss your sleep concerns. I'm here to listen, advise, and guide you towards the best solutions. If I can't help, I'll provide referrals to other trusted providers. Book your free consultation today! - Melissiah, Practice Manager
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