Sleep Disorders
نیند کے امراضNot just tiredness. A clinical condition with an effective treatment.
صرف تھکاوٹ نہیں — ایک قابل علاج طبی حالتChronic insomnia and other sleep disorders are both a symptom and a cause of other mental health conditions. Sleep is not a luxury — it is a biological necessity. ASPI treats sleep disorders directly, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), the gold-standard treatment that outperforms sleeping pills.
نیند کے امراض ذہنی بیماری کی وجہ اور علامت دونوں ہو سکتے ہیں۔ ASPI CBT-I سے نیند کا علاج کرتا ہے — جو نیند کی گولیوں سے بہتر ہے۔Understanding the Condition
What Is Sleep Disorders?
نیند کے امراض کیا ہے؟Insomnia disorder is characterised by difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep, or early morning awakening, occurring at least 3 nights per week for at least 3 months, causing significant daytime distress or impairment. Chronic insomnia is the most common sleep disorder but others include hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness), circadian rhythm disorders (problems with the timing of sleep), and parasomnia (abnormal behaviours during sleep). Sleep problems are frequently dismissed in Pakistani healthcare — patients are given sleeping pills rather than addressing the underlying cause. Sleeping pills are effective short-term but cause dependence and worsen insomnia in the long run.
Insomnia میں نیند آنے یا برقرار رکھنے میں دشواری ہوتی ہے جو ہفتے میں 3 راتیں 3 مہینے تک ہو۔ پاکستان میں اکثر صرف نیند کی گولیاں دی جاتی ہیں — جو طویل مدت میں نقصاندہ ہیں۔Causes & Risk Factors
Insomnia is often triggered by a stressful event but maintained by maladaptive sleep behaviours and beliefs about sleep. Anxiety and depression are closely associated. Poor sleep hygiene, irregular schedules, excessive screen time, caffeine, and alcohol all contribute. Medical conditions (pain, breathlessness) can also cause insomnia.
نیند کے مسائل اکثر تناؤ سے شروع ہوتے ہیں لیکن غلط عادات اور نیند کے بارے میں غلط یقین سے قائم رہتے ہیں۔Common Signals
Signs to Look For
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
نیند کے امراض کی علاماتDifficulty falling asleep (sleep onset insomnia)
نیند آنے میں دشواریWaking in the middle of the night and struggling to return to sleep
رات کو اٹھنا اور دوبارہ نہ سو پاناWaking too early in the morning
بہت جلد جاگ جاناSleep that does not feel refreshing
نیند سے تازگی نہ آناDaytime fatigue, low energy, poor concentration
دن میں تھکاوٹ اور توجہ کی کمیIrritability, mood disturbance
چڑچڑاپنWorry about sleep itself
نیند کے بارے میں فکرHow We Help
Treatment at ASPI
ASPI میں علاجCBT-I is the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia — above sleeping pills. It addresses the thoughts and behaviours that perpetuate insomnia. It is typically delivered in 4–8 sessions and produces durable improvements.
CBT-I نیند کے دائمی مسائل کا پہلا درجے کا علاج ہے — نیند کی گولیوں سے بہتر اور زیادہ پائیدار۔CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)CBT-I
CBT-I includes sleep restriction therapy (temporarily reducing time in bed to build sleep drive), stimulus control (re-associating the bed with sleep), sleep hygiene education, and cognitive restructuring of unhelpful beliefs about sleep.
Sleep Hygiene & Behavioural Strategiesنیند کی صحت
Regular sleep and wake times, reducing screen exposure before bed, limiting caffeine and alcohol, and managing the bedroom environment are the behavioural foundations of insomnia treatment.
Short-Term Medicationقلیل مدتی دوائیں
Sleeping medication may be used short-term (1–2 weeks) to break an acute cycle or during a crisis. They are not a long-term solution and can cause dependence. Z-drugs and melatonin are preferred over benzodiazepines.
Setting the Record Straight
Myths About Sleep Disorders
نیند کے امراض کے بارے میں غلط فہمیاںGoing to bed earlier is one of the worst things someone with insomnia can do — it increases time spent lying awake, which reinforces the association between bed and wakefulness. CBT-I often initially involves going to bed later.
نیند نہ آنے پر جلدی سونا ایک غلطی ہے — بستر پر زیادہ وقت گزارنے سے insomnia بڑھتی ہے۔ CBT-I میں اکثر بعد میں سونے کا مشورہ دیا جاتا ہے۔Ready to Take the Next Step
Reading Was the First Step.
Booking Is the Second.
پڑھنا پہلا قدم تھا — ملاقات بک کرنا دوسراOur consultants are available 6 days a week. No referral needed. Assessment appointments typically available within 5–7 days.
ہمارے ڈاکٹر ہفتے میں 6 دن دستیاب ہیں۔ کوئی حوالہ نامہ ضروری نہیں۔