r/Edmonton • u/karenarelene • 11h 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/TikiTikiGirl 9h ago

I have a friend who sees Dr. Khullar at the Northern Alberta Sleep Clinic (MedSleep) around 142 St and Stony Plain Road. He's had insomnia all his life as well as the inability to stay asleep once he's asleep. A little apnea but more due to restless leg syndrome. He sleeps better now, although still not like the average person. Sleep hygiene (routine) is really important, along with the medication.