Condition

Sleep problems and insomnia treatment in Amritsar

Poor sleep is often a sign of something else, such as anxiety, depression, pain or a medicine. It can also become a problem of its own, where worry about not sleeping keeps you awake.

Common signs

Taking more than half an hour to fall asleep most nights
Waking often, or very early, and not getting back to sleep
Feeling unrefreshed and tired through the day
Depending on sleeping pills or alcohol to sleep
Sleeping far more than usual and still feeling low

How it is treated here

Finding the cause: mood, anxiety, medicines, habits or a medical condition
CBT for insomnia, which changes the habits and thoughts that keep sleeplessness going
Safe use of medicines when needed, and help with tapering sleeping pills
Referral for a sleep study if sleep apnoea is suspected

When to see a psychiatrist

See a doctor if poor sleep has lasted more than a month, is affecting your day, or if you have been taking sleeping pills for weeks.

FAQ

Questions about Sleep problems

Are sleeping pills safe to take every night?

Many sleeping pills can cause dependence and stop working over time. They are best used briefly, under supervision. Stopping should be gradual and guided by a doctor.

This page is general information, not a diagnosis. Every person’s situation is different, so treatment is decided after a consultation.

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You can come alone, or with a family member. What you share stays between you and the doctor.

Address SCF 24, Main Market, New Amritsar Colony, Amritsar Cantt, Amritsar, Punjab 143001 Directions
Timings Mon–Sat · 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sun · Closed
Phone +91 00000 00000 Call