INSOMNIA
Insomnia is when you experience disruptions in how you feel or function because you aren’t sleeping well or sleeping enough. About 10% of the world’s population experience insomnia that qualifies as a medical condition. It’s usually not dangerous, and Mission Psychiatry provides ways to treat it including medication and other mental health options.
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of good mental and physical health, providing the foundation for emotional balance, cognitive clarity, and overall vitality. When insomnia disrupts your natural sleep rhythms, it can leave you feeling drained, irritable, and disconnected from the things that bring you joy.
The Mission Psychiatry team understands the profound impact that chronic sleep deprivation can have on your well-being, and they'll provide targeted interventions that can help. Together, we'll explore a range of solutions including medication management and lifestyle changes. Our ultimate goal is to help you get the restful, rejuvenating sleep that you deserve.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is when you aren’t sleeping as you should. That can mean you aren’t sleeping enough, you aren’t sleeping well or you’re having trouble falling or staying asleep. For some people, insomnia is a minor inconvenience. For others, insomnia can be a major disruption. The reasons why insomnia happens can vary just as widely.
Your body needs sleep for many reasons. Experts do know that when you don’t sleep enough, it can cause sleep deprivation, which is usually unpleasant (at the very least) and keeps you from functioning at your best.
What are Symptoms of Insomnia?
Both the acute and chronic forms of insomnia are very common. Roughly, 1 in 3 adults worldwide have insomnia symptoms, and about 10% of adults meet the criteria for insomnia disorder.
Insomnia symptoms may include:
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Having a hard time falling asleep at night
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Waking up during the night
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Waking up too early
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Feeling tired or sleepy during the day
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Feeling cranky, depressed or anxious
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Having a hard time paying attention, focusing on tasks or remembering
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Making more errors or having more accidents
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Having ongoing worries about sleep
How is Insomnia Treated?
There are many ways to treat insomnia, ranging from simple changes in your lifestyle and habits to various medications. The main approaches to treating insomnia are:
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Developing and practicing good sleep habits (also known as sleep hygiene)
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Non habit-forming medications that help you fall or stay asleep
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Mental healthcare (i.e. CBTi)