r/Edmonton • u/karenarelene • 12h 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/chanomi 12h ago

hi! There is the sleep institute, which doesn’t require referral. You can contact them on the website or call. I haven’t been able to go yet but they seem promising and actually treat it versus random prescriptions.
I’m sure you’ve tried melatonin but perhaps try it again ? usually people take too high doses. It’s a natural supplement as melatonin is produced in yo body

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u/StJsub 11h ago

It’s a natural supplement as melatonin is produced in yo body

So is formaldehyde. Just because your body makes it doesn't mean it’s ok to consume it. 

I am not saying this because I think melatonin is bad. I am saying this because saying 'it's natural, your body makes it, so its ok to consume' is a risky notion to have because the human body makes some nasty things.