Sleep issues and insomnia care in Delhi and online
A few bad nights are normal. Insomnia is when poor sleep goes on for weeks, leaves you tired and irritable during the day, and starts to affect work, study and mood.
Dr. Aditya VohraMBBS, MD (Psychiatry), Psychiatrist in New DelhiSleep problems often travel with stress, anxiety, depression or heavy use of screens and caffeine. Looking at the whole picture works better than a sleeping pill alone.
Common signs
- Taking a long time to fall asleep most nights
- Waking often in the night, or too early in the morning
- Feeling unrefreshed even after a full night in bed
- Daytime tiredness, poor focus or irritability
- Worrying about sleep as bedtime gets closer
- Relying on sleeping pills, alcohol or other substances to sleep
When to see a psychiatrist
See a psychiatrist if poor sleep has lasted more than a few weeks, if it is affecting your day, or if you have come to depend on sleeping pills.
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How he can help
He asks about your sleep pattern, routine, health, mood and medicines, and looks for what is keeping you awake. A plan can include changes to routine, techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, care for any anxiety or depression, and medicine only where it will help, with a plan for stopping it.
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Ask for a time
Fill in the short form below, or call or write. Say whether you would like to meet online or in person, and how soon.
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Confirm the slot
The clinic team confirms a time and tells you the fee before anything is fixed.
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First consultation
An unhurried conversation about what is happening, how long it has been going on and what you want to change. Bring any earlier prescriptions or reports.
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A plan you understand
Together we agree on next steps. That can combine medicine, therapy with a psychologist and regular follow-up, explained in plain words.
In person or online
Timings: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 9 pm IST, by appointment. Closed on Sundays.
Questions
Are sleeping pills safe?
Some sleeping pills can cause dependence when taken for a long time. He explains each option, how long to take it and how to come off it, and looks for ways to sleep better without relying on pills.
Can poor sleep be a sign of something else?
Yes. Ongoing poor sleep is often linked to stress, anxiety or depression, and sometimes to a physical problem. Part of the consultation is finding out which.
Other concerns he sees
Book an appointment
Three taps and your name. The team replies on WhatsApp to confirm a time.
Dr. Vohra's Emotional Wellness Hub. Nearest metro: Patel Nagar (Blue Line) or Shadipur (Blue Line).
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