Q Since tapering, it's become really hard to fall asleep. How can I recover my sleep without sleeping pills?
A Insomnia during tapering is a common reaction. Keeping consistent bed and wake times, avoiding screens, caffeine, and alcohol before bed, and releasing daytime tension in advance can make it easier to fall asleep. If insomnia is severe, discuss adjustments with your doctor.
Detailed Answer
Reducing antidepressants often causes temporary worsening of insomnia. Sleep hygiene helps — going to bed and waking at the same time every day, avoiding caffeine, alcohol, and bright screens for a few hours before bed, and releasing tension through light activity during the day. However, if insomnia during tapering is severe or persists, be sure to share this with your doctor, as the tapering pace may need adjustment.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
In Korean medicine, cooling the heat that rises during the day and replenishing depleted fluids is seen as necessary for deep sleep. Dongjedang helps calm the sensation of rising heat and settle a sensitized mind and body during tapering, supporting sleep recovery without relying on sleeping pills again. This support, too, takes place within your doctor's tapering plan.
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