Sleep disorder treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people change negative thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to improve their mental health. For example, CBT works well for sleep problems because it deals with the causes of these issues, such as thoughts and sleep habits. An evaluation helps to understand the patient's sleep patterns. It includes looking at their medical history, discussing their sleep problems, and checking for physical issues. Then, a neurologist-psychiatrist makes a consult. The therapist and patient work to set goals to improve sleep quality. They will also figure out the patient's negative thoughts and habits about sleep, like worrying too much or spending too much time in bed awake. The therapist then teaches the patient new relaxation techniques and better sleep habits. The patient then tries new strategies daily and tracks how well they work. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be used independently or with other treatments like medication or relaxation techniques. It depends on the severity of the disorder and the patient's goals. It helps patients sleep better and longer by dealing with the reasons for insomnia. CBT is a treatment that doesn't use drugs, so patients don't have to worry about side effects. Instead, it teaches patients how to handle their thoughts and actions to deal with sleep issues.