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Online Treatment for Insomnia at MentalRoot

A healthy body and mind start with getting enough sleep.

You can see a doctor online and get a prescription for sleep aids if they think you need them.

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Sleep Cycle Calculator

Wake up refreshed by aligning your sleep with your natural cycles. Each cycle lasts about 90 minutes.

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Sleep Tips
  • It takes the average person about 15 minutes to fall asleep
  • Waking up between sleep cycles helps you feel more refreshed
  • Adults typically need 5-6 complete sleep cycles (7.5-9 hours)
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How We Work

Our team uses evidence-based approaches to insomnia treatment.
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Speak with a qualified medical practitioner who can make an online diagnosis of depression. Receive individualized care, including an online prescription for antidepressants if needed.

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Frequent visits allow the provider to track your progress, modify your treatment plan, and, if necessary, refill your prescription.

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Taking care of medications for insomnia

The best way to treat insomnia is with psychotherapy, like cognitive-behavioral therapy. Sometimes, people with insomnia may also need to take medicine to help ease their symptoms.

If you have severe insomnia, MentalRoot' doctors can write you a prescription for medicine online after carefully looking at your symptoms and health history.

These are the most common choices:

Benzodiazepines (BZD)

Benzodiazepines, such as Dalmane, Restoril, Doral, Halcion, and Prosom, are controlled substances that are approved by the FDA to treat insomnia. Because they have a high risk of becoming dependent on drugs, they are usually only used for short periods of time.

Activators of melatonin

Melatonin (a dietary supplement that is not regulated by the FDA) and ramelteon (Rozerem), an FDA-approved drug for onset of insomnia, are both melatonin agonists used to treat insomnia.

Medicines you can buy without a prescription

For treating insomnia, you may also be given Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or Unisom (doxylamine). You don't need a prescription to get them, but you should talk to a sleep specialist before using them.

Z drugs are nonbenzodiazepine GABA agonists.

As Schedule IV drugs, nonbenzodiazepines like zolpidem (Ambien), zaleplon (Sonata), and eszopiclone (Lunesta) are sedative-hypnotics and CNS depressants. You need a prescription to get them. They don't have as many side effects as benzodiazepines.

Drugs that block orexin receptors

Orexin receptor antagonists, such as suvorexant (Belsomra), lemborexant (Dayvigo), and daridorexant (Quviviq), bind to orexins and regulate when you sleep and wake.

Over-the-counter drugs for insomnia

Some antidepressants and antipsychotics can help people who are anxious or don't get enough sleep. Mirtazapine (Remeron, Merck) and trazodone (Desyrel) are two common examples.

Taking care of medications for insomnia

Insomnia can be very frustrating and stressful. Not getting enough sleep can cause health problems, weight gain, and a higher risk of depression and anxiety in the long run. Additionally, it might make you tired and less smart, which can hurt your social life and work performance.

When planning treatment for insomnia, our medical team uses proven, effective methods and the most up-to-date guidelines.

Insomnia Symptoms

Different people may experience insomnia in different ways. If sleep problems persist or affect your daily life, professional help may be necessary.

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Difficulty falling asleep

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Waking up frequently at night

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Waking up too early

Apathy and loss of interest

Daytime fatigue and sleepiness

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Difficulty concentrating

Changes in appetite

Irritability or mood changes

Important Note

Insomnia is a common and treatable sleep disorder. With proper diagnosis, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based treatments, many people experience significant improvement in sleep quality and overall well-being.

Healthcare providers may recommend sleep hygiene practices, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), or medications when appropriate to help restore healthy sleep patterns.

emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately
If insomnia is causing severe daytime impairment, anxiety, or affecting mental health, consult a healthcare professional for proper evaluation and treatment.

How Are Insomnia Diagnoses Made?

Review of Symptoms

The DSM-5 criteria are used by doctors to look at your symptoms and how they affect your health. You might be asked about how you normally sleep, when you wake up, and what else might be affecting your sleep.

Notes on sleep

For a few days, you may be asked to write down when you wake up and go to bed, how much caffeine you drink, and other details that will help the doctor get a better picture of your sleep problems and patterns.

Get customized help for your insomnia based on your diagnosis.

Acute insomnia

If you have acute insomnia, you won't be able to sleep for a few days to a month. The main reasons are stress from life changes (like jet lag from travel, a new job, work deadlines, exams, or relationship problems), too much light or noise, or physical pain during the day or night.

Chronic insomnia

If you have symptoms of chronic insomnia at least three nights a week for at least three months, you may have it.

Primary chronic insomnia is caused by major or recurring worries, concerns, or stressors. It could last for years and get worse when you're stressed.

If you have asthma, allergies, chronic pain, diabetes, gastroesophageal reflux disease, heart disease, or mental health problems, you may have secondary insomnia.