Insomnia

Are you struggling with insomnia and its debilitating effects on your daily life? If so, you're not alone. Insomnia can wreak havoc on your physical health, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. Living with insomnia can be incredibly challenging. From difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep to waking up feeling exhausted and unrefreshed, insomnia can disrupt your sleep patterns and leave you feeling tired, irritable, and unable to function at your best. Here at Mind and Body Medicine, I understand the profound impact that insomnia can have, and I'm here to offer compassionate support and effective treatment to help you overcome it.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to fall asleep or sleep through the night without waking and struggling to get back to sleep again.

Many people have temporary insomnia lasting a few days or weeks. You can also struggle with insomnia for months. Insomnia lasting three months or longer is called chronic insomnia.

Why do I have insomnia?

Stress is one of the top reasons for temporary insomnia. You could also have trouble sleeping if you drink alcohol close to bedtime or have caffeinated products within eight hours of when you lay down to sleep.

Using your computer, watching TV before sleeping, or keeping the lights on at night will disrupt your sleep-wake cycle and make it hard to sleep.

Chronic insomnia may be associated with a health condition. Sleep apnea, heart failure, and chronic pain go hand-in-hand with insomnia.

Mental health disorders and insomnia share a close two-way relationship, with one often causing the other. For example, anxiety and depression commonly cause insomnia, while having insomnia increases your risk of developing both disorders.

How does insomnia affect me during the day?

If you ever had one night when you couldn’t sleep, you know how hard it is to drag yourself through the next day. But tiredness isn’t the only daytime problem caused by insomnia. You may also have:

• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Poor attention
• Memory loss
• Irritability
• No motivation
• Hyperactivity
• Aggressiveness
• Poor performance
• Risk of accidents and injuries due to impaired alertness

Insomnia also has a significant effect on your physical health. Disrupted sleep leads to Type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

How is insomnia treated?

Through integrative approaches to treating insomnia, I can help you find relief from your symptoms and improve your sleep quality. The top 5 improvements that people often experience with treatment for insomnia include:

1. Better sleep quality and duration
2. Increased energy levels and daytime alertness
3. Improved mood and emotional well-being
4. Enhanced cognitive function and concentration
5. Greater overall health and well-being

At Mind and Body Medicine, I take a comprehensive approach to treating insomnia, addressing both the underlying causes of your sleep disturbances and the factors that contribute to them. From medication management and cognitive-behavioral therapy to lifestyle interventions and relaxation techniques, I offer a range of effective treatments aimed at helping you get the restful, rejuvenating sleep you need to thrive.

If you're ready to break free from sleepless nights and start enjoying restful, rejuvenating sleep once again, I'm here to help. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and take the first step towards a brighter, more energized future.