Insomnia & sleep problems · Jaipur · In person & online

Insomnia treatment in Jaipur, for nights that restore you.

Insomnia is one of the most common and most treatable sleep problems, and most people sleep clearly better within a few weeks of the right treatment. Dr. Ashish Yadav, a neuro-psychiatrist (DNB Psychiatry) and yoga teacher, treats insomnia and other sleep problems with CBT for insomnia (CBT-I), treatment of the anxiety, low mood or stress behind poor sleep, and medicines only for short periods when needed, at clinics in Jhotwara and Vaishali Nagar and online across India.

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What this covers

Sleep problems treated here.

  • Trouble falling asleep

    Lying awake for a long time with a busy mind, even when you feel tired.

  • Waking at night or too early

    Waking up in the night or before dawn and not being able to get back to sleep.

  • Unrefreshing sleep

    Sleeping enough hours but still waking up tired, foggy or irritable.

  • Sleep with anxiety or depression

    Poor sleep that comes with worry or low mood, where each makes the other worse.

  • Body clock problems

    Falling asleep and waking very late, often after shift work, travel or late-night screens.

  • Depending on sleeping pills

    Wanting to sleep well without relying on sleeping pills you have taken for months or years.

Signs to watch for

When to see a psychiatrist.

See a psychiatrist when poor sleep happens three or more nights a week for more than a month, or when it affects your mood, work or health during the day.

  • It takes you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep most nights
  • You wake in the night and lie awake for a long time
  • You feel tired, irritable or unfocused during the day
  • You worry about sleep, or dread going to bed
  • You need sleeping pills or alcohol to fall asleep
  • Poor sleep comes with low mood, anxiety or racing thoughts
Your treatment

How insomnia treatment works.

  1. A detailed sleep assessment. Your first consultation covers your sleep pattern, routine, mood, stress, caffeine, screens and medicines, and checks for physical causes such as thyroid problems, pain or restless legs.
  2. A sleep diary. Recording your sleep for one to two weeks shows the real pattern, which is often different from how it feels, and guides the treatment plan.
  3. CBT for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I is the first-choice treatment for long-term insomnia. It resets your sleep pattern with a fixed wake time, better use of time in bed and calming the worry about sleep. Sessions are available in person and online.
  4. Treating what is behind poor sleep. If anxiety, depression, stress or another condition is keeping you awake, treating it properly is often what finally fixes sleep.
  5. Breathwork and yoga nidra. Slow breathing, a body scan or yoga nidra in the evening help the body switch from alert to rest, alongside treatment.
  6. Medicines, only when needed. Sleeping pills are used only for short periods, if at all, because some can cause dependence. If you already take them, they can be reduced slowly and safely as your sleep improves.
Straight answers

Insomnia treatment, your questions answered.

Clear answers to what people ask most about treatment. Have another question?

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What is insomnia?

Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early, at least three nights a week, even when you have the chance to sleep, along with tiredness or poor functioning during the day. When it lasts three months or more, it is called chronic insomnia. It is very common and very treatable.

What is the best treatment for insomnia?

CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-choice treatment for long-term insomnia and is recommended by international sleep guidelines ahead of sleeping pills. It works for most people within 4 to 8 sessions, and its benefits last after treatment ends, unlike sleeping pills, whose effect stops when you stop taking them.

What is CBT-I?

CBT-I, or cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, is a structured, short treatment that retrains your sleep. It includes a fixed wake time, spending only as long in bed as you actually sleep, getting up when you cannot sleep, and changing the worries and habits that keep insomnia going.

Are sleeping pills safe?

Some sleeping pills can cause dependence, tolerance and next-day drowsiness, especially sedatives such as benzodiazepines, so they are used only for short periods, if at all. Other medicines may be considered when insomnia comes with anxiety or depression. Never stop sleeping pills you have taken for a long time suddenly; reduce them slowly with your doctor.

Can anxiety or depression cause insomnia?

Yes, and the link works both ways. People with insomnia are about 10 times more likely to have depression and about 17 times more likely to have anxiety, and poor sleep often appears before other symptoms. Treating the anxiety or low mood, together with sleep itself, usually works best.

What is the 20-minute rule for sleep?

If you have been lying awake for about 20 minutes, get out of bed, go to another dim room and do something calm until you feel sleepy, then return to bed. This teaches your brain that bed is for sleeping, not for lying awake. The How to sleep better guide explains it in full.

How many hours of sleep do I need?

Most adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night, though needs vary from person to person. How you feel during the day matters more than the exact number. Regular sleep and wake times are just as important as total hours.

Could my sleep problem be sleep apnoea?

It could be, if you snore loudly, stop breathing or gasp during sleep, or feel very sleepy during the day despite enough hours in bed. Sleep apnoea needs a sleep study and different treatment, so you will be referred for testing if it is suspected.

Do yoga and breathing help with sleep?

Yes. Slow breathing, gentle yoga and yoga nidra in the evening calm the body’s stress response and can make it easier to fall asleep. They work best together with a steady wake time and the other parts of CBT-I.

Where to consult

In Jaipur, or online anywhere in India.

Looking for insomnia treatment in Jaipur? See Dr. Ashish Yadav at Shri Ram Hospital, Jhotwara, convenient for Tara Nagar, Murlipura, Vidhyadhar Nagar, or at Asha Clinic, Vaishali Nagar, convenient for Khatipura, Chitrakoot, Nirman Nagar. Evening appointments are available at Shalby Hospital, and one-to-one video consultations on Google Meet anywhere in India. Consultations are in English, Hindi and Gujarati.

Fees

Clear fees, online or in person.

  • Consultation, 30 min₹799
  • Consultation, 60 min₹1,499
  • Follow-up, 30 min₹499
Before you book

Practical questions, answered simply.

What people usually ask before their first appointment. Still unsure?

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What happens at the first consultation for sleep problems?

The first consultation covers your sleep pattern, routine, mood, stress and medicines, and checks for physical causes. You leave with a clear explanation, a sleep diary to keep and a written plan. Bring any previous prescriptions, including sleeping pills, and recent blood reports.

I have been taking sleeping pills for years. Can you help me stop?

Yes. Sleeping pills are reduced slowly and safely, usually alongside CBT-I, so that sleep improves as the dose comes down. Do not stop them suddenly on your own before the consultation.

Is CBT-I available online?

Yes. CBT-I works very well over video and is held one-to-one on Google Meet, with a sleep diary you keep between sessions.

How much does insomnia treatment cost?

The first consultation is ₹799 for 30 minutes or ₹1,499 for 60 minutes, online or in person, and follow-ups are ₹499. If CBT-I sessions suit you, the number of sessions and their fees are discussed with you after the first consultation.

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This page is for general education only and is not medical advice. It does not replace a consultation, diagnosis or treatment by a qualified doctor. Do not start, stop or change any medicine without speaking to your doctor.