Antidepressants are crucial in managing mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. However, many patients are curious about how these medications might influence their sleep patterns. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the 10 most common types of antidepressants prescribed in the UK, with a specific focus on SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) and...

Sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being, but for some, a good night’s rest can be elusive. If you find yourself lying awake at night, tossing and turning while the rest of the world sleeps peacefully, you might be wondering, “Do I have insomnia?” In this blog post, we’ll help you understand the...

Sertraline, also prescribed under the names Lustral or Zoloft, is a medication frequently prescribed to manage conditions like depression, anxiety disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. While it can be highly effective in treating these conditions, some individuals may wonder if sertraline can cause insomnia as a side effect. In this blog post, we’ll explore the relationship...

Throughout history, people have used music to alleviate stress, distress and even illness. Those experiencing sleep problems may find soothing music before bedtime helps them to relax and ‘let go’ and ultimately sleep more easily. Choosing the right type of music to sleep to Music choice is, of course, ultimately down to personal preference, but...

This World Sleep Day 2023, Dr Dimitri Gavriloff, Senior Clinical Psychologist and sleep medicine specialist, discusses insomnia – how it occurs, and what can help. “I know I shouldn’t be using my phone .…” is something I often hear from the patients I see with insomnia. I wonder if in some sense my clinical consultations...

February 4th marks World Cancer Day 2023, a global uniting initiative led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), to raise worldwide awareness and reimagine a world where millions of preventable cancer deaths are saved. The UICC’s vision is for equitable access to life-saving cancer treatment and care for all – no matter who...

When challenges arise in our day-to-day lives, it’s common to feel stressed out, experience symptoms of anxiety, and even have trouble sleeping. Things such as the current cost-of-living crisis can sadly feel out of our control, but there are ways we can still find balance and take care of our mental health while we navigate...

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Into the medicine cabinet: The benefits and downsides of insomnia medications.

Into the medicine cabinet: The benefits and downsides of SSRIs and SNRIs.