Conditions we treat
Insomnia
A badly slept night becomes a badly lived day. Insomnia that keeps coming back has a cause, and it can be investigated.
What it is
Insomnia is the persistent difficulty of falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up rested, even when there is opportunity to sleep. When it happens at least three nights a week for more than three months, it is considered chronic.
It rarely comes alone: it usually travels with pain, anxiety, screens at night, shift work, menopause or medication side effects. Treating sleep without looking at the rest tends to yield little.
Signs it may be time to seek an assessment
- Taking a long time to fall asleep
- Waking in the early hours and not getting back to sleep
- Waking up tired despite sleeping the hours
- Relying on sleep medication for a long time
How the assessment works
The consultation reconstructs your night and your day: what time you go to bed, how long it takes to fall asleep, how often you wake, how you feel on waking, and what has already been tried, including sleep medication and how long it has been in use.
Cannabinoids may be considered within the plan in selected cases, in line with Anvisa regulation, always alongside sleep hygiene measures and treatment of whatever sits behind the insomnia.
Frequently asked questions
I already take sleeping pills. Can I stop?
Never on your own. Many sleep aids require gradual, supervised withdrawal. Any adjustment is assessed case by case, with a plan agreed during the consultation.
Do I need a sleep study before booking?
No. The test is useful for specific suspicions, such as sleep apnoea, and can be requested after the assessment if indicated. The investigation starts with the conversation.
Want to talk about your case?
A 50-minute video consultation, available across Brazil. Consultation R$ 250.