Nights spent lying awake can leave you drained, foggy and on edge. Sleep problems are very common and often respond well to the right care, so you can start to rest again.
Whether you struggle to fall asleep, wake in the early hours and can’t drift off again, or sleep for hours without feeling refreshed, poor sleep can affect your mood, focus, health and relationships.
At Calmora, we treat sleep problems with proven approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), and we look at the stress, anxiety or depression that so often travels with them.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia means having ongoing trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, even when you have the chance to rest, along with daytime effects such as tiredness, irritability or poor concentration. When it happens at least three nights a week for three months or more, it’s considered chronic insomnia.
Sleep problems often build on themselves. A stressful period disrupts sleep, then worry about not sleeping, irregular schedules and long hours awake in bed keep the cycle going long after the original trigger has passed.
CBT-I is the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. It helps reset your sleep habits and quiet racing thoughts at bedtime, and our psychiatrists can review whether medication has a short-term role.
When to seek help for sleep problems
Noticing when poor sleep is starting to take its toll
Consider reaching out if poor sleep has lasted more than a few weeks, if you rely on alcohol or sleep aids to get through the night, or if tiredness is affecting your work, mood or safety on the road. Loud snoring, gasping during sleep or restless legs are worth raising with your doctor too, as they may need a medical sleep evaluation.
A free 15-minute consultation can help you decide on the right next step.
Types of sleep disorders
Chronic Insomnia
Chronic insomnia involves difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer, with effects on daytime life. It is often linked with stress, anxiety or depression. CBT-I, delivered over several sessions, helps you rebuild a steadier, more reliable sleep pattern.
Short-Term Insomnia
Short-term insomnia usually follows a stressful event such as a loss, illness, a new job or a move, and may last days or weeks. It often eases on its own, but early support can stop it from becoming a lasting habit and help you cope with what triggered it.
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Circadian rhythm disorders occur when your body clock is out of step with the schedule you need to keep—common in night owls, shift workers and frequent travelers. Treatment may combine consistent timing, light exposure and behavioral strategies to gently shift your sleep window.
Nightmare Disorder
Nightmare disorder involves frequent, vivid and distressing dreams that wake you and make it hard to settle again. It is common after trauma and alongside PTSD. Imagery rehearsal therapy and trauma-focused care can reduce how often nightmares occur and how intense they feel.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea causes breathing to pause repeatedly during sleep, often with loud snoring, gasping and heavy daytime sleepiness. It is diagnosed and treated medically, so we coordinate with your doctor or a sleep specialist while supporting you with any related insomnia or low mood.
Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome brings an uncomfortable urge to move the legs, usually in the evening or at night, which can make falling asleep difficult. Because it can be linked to iron levels or certain medications, we work with your medical providers while helping you manage its effect on sleep.
