INSOMNIA
Insomnia can sap your energy and dramatically affect your overall quality of life, but treatment can help you get the quality sleep you deserve. You don’t have to settle for sleepless nights. The team at Pure Psychiatry of Michigan treats patients with insomnia. Call the location nearest you or request an appointment online today to find insomnia relief.
What is insomnia?
Insomnia is the most common type of sleep disorder. When you have insomnia, you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You may also wake up too early and be unable to go back to sleep.
Sleep is essential for a healthy, happy, and productive life. Without a good night’s sleep, you can feel tired, irritable, and foggy-headed throughout the day. This may affect your performance at work or school and cause problems in your personal relationships.
How do I know if I have insomnia?
Many people experience occasional sleep disturbances, especially during times of stress. But if you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep for at least three nights a week for three months or more, you may have clinical insomnia.
Insomnia symptoms include:
Lying awake for a long time before you fall asleep
Staying awake for most of the night
Sleeping for only short periods
Waking up too early
Feeling unrefreshed during the day
These symptoms can lead to other problems like difficulty concentrating on tasks. Lack of sleep can also affect your mood, causing irritability, depression, and/or anxiety. If insomnia affects your quality of life, the team can help.
What causes insomnia?
Sometimes, insomnia is the primary problem. In other cases, insomnia is a symptom of an underlying condition. Many psychiatric, neurological, and medical disorders can cause insomnia, including the following:
Anxiety
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Substance use and addiction
Parkinson’s disease
Menopause
Overactive thyroid
Chronic pain, including arthritis and back pain
Restless leg syndrome
Certain medications, including antidepressants and asthma treatments, can also interfere with sleep. Many lifestyle factors also contribute to insomnia, including stress, poor sleep habits, and travel.
How is insomnia treated?
First, your counselor listens to you describe your specific symptoms and lifestyle habits during an in-person interview. Then, they recommend a personalized treatment plan for insomnia. If your sleep problems stem from another condition or lifestyle factor, they treat that first.
Depending on your needs, insomnia treatment may include talk therapy, medication management, or a combination of both.
To learn how to get the restful sleep you deserve, call Pure Psychiatry of Michigan or request an appointment online today.
OUR INSURANCES
If you do not see your insurance provider, please contact us for additional information!