Chronic insomnia is the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restful sleep for more than three nights per week for at least three months. People with chronic insomnia often feel tired during the day, which affects work and social activities.
If you’re struggling to sleep regularly, please know that support is available. At Carolina Wellness Psychiatry, our three compassionate providers offer telepsychiatry, medication management, and psychotherapy, all designed to meet you where you are and help with issues like insomnia.
Psychotherapy is a great option when other home therapies haven’t worked, and you’re still struggling to get the sleep you need.
Chronic insomnia can touch anyone’s life, sometimes suddenly, bringing nightly challenges that may feel overwhelming. It may happen on its own or alongside other conditions — but no matter the cause, it deserves compassion and effective treatment.
People with chronic insomnia often do everything they can to find restful sleep, yet still struggle. While sleep aids, a calm bedroom environment, and over-the-counter medications are options, it's understandable that these solutions may not work for everyone and can feel discouraging.
If you’re finding it harder and harder to get quality sleep most nights, reaching out to a psychiatrist can be a positive step forward. Psychiatry offers caring support through psychotherapy and medication management to ease your symptoms and help you rediscover restful nights.
We know that finding restful sleep can feel like a long journey, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Along with psychotherapy, we guide you in building healthier sleep habits — such as avoiding screen time before bed and maintaining a regular sleep schedule — to help you succeed.
Many people are able to find relief from chronic insomnia by combining psychotherapy, medication management, and supportive lifestyle changes. We’re here to help you discover what works best for you.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the key components of psychiatric treatment for chronic insomnia. This supportive approach focuses on recognizing anxious thoughts about sleep and gently helping you transform them into more positive, reassuring beliefs.
CBT is the gold standard of treatment for insomnia when other therapies don’t help. It involves several aspects that we work on with you, including:
During CBT, we take the time to listen and address any anxiety or depression that may be making sleep more difficult. Together, we work to understand and reshape negative thoughts about sleep, fostering a more peaceful mindset.
We often pair CBT with other strategies to improve sleep hygiene, such as avoiding naps, reducing caffeine intake, and not eating close to bedtime.
Medication management may include prescribing antidepressants or anxiolytics. This helps treat underlying mental health issues that could cause insomnia symptoms.
If you’re ready to finally get some sleep, call Carolina Wellness Psychiatry today to schedule an appointment with our team, or use our online booking feature to request a consultation.
