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Insomnia & sleep treatment in Udaipur

Chetas Counseling Center offers insomnia treatment in Udaipur, led by Dr. R. K. Sharma, MD Psychiatry (NIMHANS). Good sleep is the foundation of good mental health. We find what's disturbing your sleep and fix it without relying on sleeping pills.

Dr. R. K. Sharma · MD Psychiatry, NIMHANS
Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
100% confidential, stigma-free care
Quick answer

What is the best treatment for insomnia?

The most effective long-term treatment for chronic insomnia is CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), which retrains sleep habits and calms a racing mind. At Chetas Counseling Center, Udaipur, Dr. R.K. Sharma looks for underlying causes such as anxiety, depression, medicines or sleep apnoea, and avoids long-term sleeping pills.

Signs to look for

When to seek help

Can't fall asleepLying awake for 30+ minutes most nights.
Waking at nightFrequent waking or very early waking.
Tired all dayPoor concentration, irritability, low energy.
Racing mindWorries replaying in bed.
Snoring or gaspingPossible sleep apnoea.
Dependent on pillsCan't sleep without sleeping tablets.
Understanding it

What you should know

Insomnia is rarely just about sleep. Treating the root cause gives lasting results.

Our approach

How treatment works at Chetas

  1. Sleep assessmentSleep diary, habits, mood, medicines and medical causes.
  2. Treat the causeAnxiety, depression, pain or apnoea addressed directly.
  3. CBT-ISleep scheduling, stimulus control and relaxation.
  4. Safe taperingGradually reducing sleeping pills where used.
Covered

What we help with

InsomniaSleeping pill dependenceSleep in depressionSleep in anxietyShift-work sleep problemsNightmaresRestless legs
Phones and sleep

Screens late at night delay sleep. Charge your phone outside the bedroom for a week and notice the difference.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Are sleeping pills safe long term?+

Many sleeping pills can cause dependence and are best used only briefly.

What is CBT-I?+

A structured therapy for insomnia that changes sleep habits and thoughts. It works as well as pills short term and better long term.

How much sleep do adults need?+

Most adults need 7–9 hours.

Can poor sleep cause depression?+

Poor sleep and depression feed each other; treating sleep often improves mood.

RKMedically reviewed by Dr. R. K. Sharma, MBBS, MD (Psychiatry) – NIMHANS Bangalore, DPM (C.I.P. Ranchi), FIPS · Updated 1 Oct 2026
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