Mental Health Services
Insomnia Treatment for
better quality sleep
Insomnia can zap 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 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 can cause problems in your personal relationships as well.
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
Anxiety can cause racing thoughts and restlessness, making it difficult to fall or stay asleep.
Substance Use and Addiction
Substance use and addiction can interfere with natural sleep cycles, leading to insomnia or disrupted sleep.
Overactive Thyroid
An overactive thyroid can increase metabolism and energy levels, making it hard to fall asleep.
Depression
Depression often leads to changes in sleep patterns, including trouble falling asleep or waking up too early.
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease can cause physical discomfort and restlessness, making it hard to sleep through the night.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, including arthritis and back pain, can make it uncomfortable to find a restful sleeping position.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression often leads to changes in sleep patterns, including trouble falling asleep or waking up too early.
Menopause
Menopause often brings hot flashes and hormonal changes that disturb sleep quality.
Restless Leg Syndrome
Restless leg syndrome causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often disrupting sleep.
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 do I know if I have insomnia?
It’s common to have occasional sleep issues, especially during stressful times. However, if you have difficulty falling or staying asleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer, it may be a sign of 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 at Pure Psychiatry can help.
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 or request an appointment online today.
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