WHAT WE TREAT
Our team of somnologists and other specialist doctors and therapists can determine the exact causes of your sleep issues and help you finally get a good night’s sleep.
Sleep is essential to every process in the body, affecting our physical and mental functioning, our ability to develop immunity, our metabolism, and our chronic disease risk. However, 1 in 3 of us do not sleep an adequate amount every night, with some estimates showing that nearly 50% of us struggle with some sort of sleep issue.
There are various factors that contribute to sleep disorders such as chronic stress, emotional distress and trauma, as well as lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise, which have a profound impact on our circadian rhythm. In an attempt to aid sleep, those suffering from sleep disorders are at risk of developing dependencies. Various mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, may develop during the progression of a sleep disorder.
- Taking a long time to fall asleep despite being tired.
- Waking up multiple times during the night and struggling to fall back asleep.
- Rising earlier than desired and being unable to return to sleep.
- Feeling tired, sluggish, or low in energy during the day due to poor sleep.
- Difficulty focusing, remembering, or making decisions due to lack of sleep.
- Persistent, loud snoring often interrupted by pauses in breathing.
- Sudden awakening with gasping or choking sensations due to blocked airways.
- Feeling extremely drowsy or falling asleep during the day, even after what seemed like a full night’s sleep.
- Waking up with headaches, often due to poor oxygen levels during the night.
- Frequent tossing and turning, leading to a feeling of unrested sleep.
- Persistent and overwhelming sleepiness during the day, leading to sudden sleep attacks.
- Sudden, brief loss of muscle control, often triggered by strong emotions like laughter or anger.
- Temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or waking up, often accompanied by vivid hallucinations.
- Vivid, often frightening, dream-like experiences that occur while falling asleep or waking up.
- Frequent awakenings during the night, often leading to poor overall sleep quality.
- Engaging in activities like walking, talking, or even complex tasks while not fully awake.
- A glazed, expressionless look while sleepwalking, with little to no awareness of surroundings.
- Limited or no response to attempts to communicate or wake the sleepwalker.
- Little to no memory of the sleepwalking episode upon waking.
- Feeling disoriented or confused if awakened during a sleepwalking episode.
- Uncomfortable leg sensations: Urge to move the legs due to unpleasant sensations like tingling, crawling, or itching, typically worsening in the evening or at night.
- Temporary relief from the discomfort by moving, stretching, or walking.
- Symptoms are more noticeable when lying down or sitting for extended periods.
- Trouble falling asleep due to discomfort and the need to move the legs.
- Involuntary jerking or twitching of the legs during sleep, often disturbing sleep.
bespoke treatment
How we treat sleep disorders
We can’t tell you exactly what your four-week stay will involve because our patients have no pre-defined treatment path. Everyone who comes to stay at Paracelsus Recovery receives a bespoke treatment plan, with each day thoughtfully structured to include a range of carefully tailored therapeutic elements.
These therapies are designed to complement one another, ensuring that every aspect of your physical, emotional, and psychological health is addressed. See below for more details.
Our approach considers the whole person: mind, body and soul
At Paracelsus Recovery, our 360-degree treatment for sleep disorders is centred on biochemical restoration, medical interventions and intensive psychotherapy. Each treatment plan is based on extensive testing, including an elaborate sleep study, to determine the underlying root causes of your sleep issues.
Treatment may include cutting-edge medical interventions such as sleep medications, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), and advanced relaxation techniques like mindfulness or biofeedback. Our approach also restores biochemical imbalances through targeted nutritional support and supplements. By integrating the best in medical advancements, intensive psychotherapy, and holistic care, we can provide immediate rest and long-term relief.
15+ team members, all dedicated to your health and well-being
Our multidisciplinary team of over 15 dedicated experts are fully invested in your recovery. Featuring world-renowned doctors, therapists and sleep specialists, they offer unparalleled support to ensure you heal from your sleep issues. A live-in therapist will be a crucial member of your team who is there to provide you with emotional support 24/7.
Comprehensive programmes as unique as you are
We curate a sleep disorder programme to suit your individual needs and commitments. That said, our clients can expect their treatment to be delivered with Swiss medical excellence from our renowned experts.
We provide treatment for sleep disorders and any co-occurring mental health conditions at our sleep disorder treatment facility in Zurich.
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