Sleep is not a luxury — it is a fundamental biological function. Chronic insomnia affects mood, memory, immunity, cardiovascular health and work performance. It is a problem with clear, effective solutions — that rarely require long-term use of sleeping pills.
When sleep problems last more than three months and occur at least three nights per week, the condition is classified as chronic insomnia and requires clinical assessment. Also, if you have been using sleeping pills for more than a few weeks without a medical plan, the strategy is worth reviewing.
At Mindbeing, the assessment looks at whether insomnia is primary or related to another condition (depression, anxiety, physical illness, medication). First-line treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) — a targeted, short intervention of 4–8 sessions with proven effectiveness. In selected cases, medication is used short-term as a supportive tool, not as a long-term solution.
If you recognise yourself or someone close to you in the above, a first session is the most practical next step.
