Occasional sleeplessness is normal, especially during times of stress. However, chronic insomnia—having trouble falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week for three

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Dr. Shalu Bansal, MD

19 May 2026 · 8 min read

Occasional sleeplessness is normal, especially during times of stress. However, chronic insomnia—having trouble falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer—might require a specialist. A sleep specialist can help identify underlying causes and recommend effective treatments like CBT-I.

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