Everyone occasionally has a hard time sleeping, but when most nights become a struggle, and you drag through the day without energy, it’s time to consult Audra Worthington, MSN, PMHNP-BC, and Tammy Lewis, PMHNP-BC, at Sage Mental Wellness. They have extensive experience in cognitive-behavioral therapy (one of the most effective treatments for insomnia) and specialize in multiple treatments that can restore your sleep and replenish your energy. To schedule an in-person or telemedicine appointment, call the office in Hagerstown or Frederick, Maryland, or book online today.
A sleep problem refers to anything that disrupts the quality of your sleep. You may have habits that affect your sleep, or you could have a sleep or mental health disorder.
When you don’t get a good night’s sleep, you end up with a sleep deficiency that drains your energy and causes health problems. For example, sleep problems can lead to high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Sleep problems and mental health conditions share a two-way relationship. Lack of sleep increases your risk of developing mental health conditions, and many psychiatric disorders cause sleep problems. For example, half of all cases of insomnia are associated with anxiety, depression, and stress.
The most common sleep disorders include:
Insomnia means you have trouble falling asleep, can’t stay asleep, or wake up early and can’t go back to sleep.
When you have sleep apnea, you briefly stop breathing while you sleep. These episodes can seriously disrupt sleep, as they occur 5-30 times or more every hour.
Narcolepsy causes extreme drowsiness and sudden daytime sleep attacks, even if you’re eating, talking, or driving.
People with RLS have an uncontrollable urge to move their legs, mostly in the evening or at night when they’re relaxing. They also have abnormal and uncomfortable leg sensations,
Sleep problems lead to symptoms such as:
Loud snoring is the top symptom of sleep apnea.
The Sage Mental Wellness team specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). In fact, CBT-I is recommended as the first line of treatment for insomnia. They can also help you overcome the behavioral and psychological factors associated with all types of sleep disorders.
In addition to CBT-I, they often use treatments such as:
Following a calming nighttime routine goes a long way toward helping you sleep. You also need to unplug from electronics and eliminate all lights.
When you need help with a sleep problem, call Sage Mental Wellness or book online today.