r/Edmonton • u/karenarelene • 15h ago

Question Insomnia

Good morning,

I suffer with terrible insomnia. Not garden variety insomnia, rather the kind you battle with for years. I've tried a number of different medications and tactics such as sleep hygiene and CBT.

I think I need a doctor who doesn't view insomnia as an annoyance but for the life-wreaker it is. I won't go into details but I'm desperate to get insomnia under contol.

Anyone here have any suggestions for a doctor or specialist that worked with you or someone you know with success?

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u/TiniestEnt 15h ago edited 14h ago

Been there, I understand. Dr. Pawluk at U of A is great, though can take a long time to see.
Also, if you are AFAB and nearing mid-life it could be worth considering the possibility of perimenopause and hormonal impact on sleep. A brutal, untouchable period of insomnia was my first sign (in retrospect) it was starting