Insomnia — difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early — is often linked to stress, anxiety, depression, irregular schedules, screen use, caffeine or alcohol, or medical problems. Long-term reliance on sleeping pills can create its own difficulties.
Our approach
Dr. Sneha Sharma assesses the pattern and causes of your sleep problem, treats any underlying anxiety or depression, and uses sleep-focused behavioural techniques. Where medicines are needed, they are used carefully and for the shortest effective period.
Common signs & symptoms
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Waking up frequently at night
- Waking too early and not falling back asleep
- Feeling unrefreshed after sleep
- Daytime tiredness and irritability
- Dependence on sleeping pills
How sleep problems is treated
Sleep-focused therapy
Behavioural techniques that retrain healthy sleep.
Treating the cause
Addressing anxiety, depression or other triggers.
Careful medicine use
Short-term and closely reviewed when needed.
When should you see a psychiatrist?
Consider a consultation if poor sleep has lasted more than a few weeks or is affecting your daytime life.
Related conditions
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Sharma, MBBS, MD Psychiatry · Last updated 3 November 2026. This page is for information and does not replace a consultation.