The recommended treatment is to first, change your sleeping habits. Ensure your bedroom is quiet, dark and at a pleasant temperature. Ensure the mattress and pillows are comfortable and the bedding clean. Relax for at least one hour before bed – by reading, listening to music or having a bath. Develop a routine before bedtime so your body is ready for sleeping.
If you have tried the above without success then you may need to see your GP or speak to a counsellor. A counsellor will work with you to find out what thoughts and behaviours are preventing you from sleeping and help you to change these thought patterns.
Sleeping pills are not usually used as a treatment for insomnia as they don’t help the cause of the problems and often have side effects.