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At Revive Therapeutic Services we offer treatment for sleeping disorders/insomnia.
Symptoms, Signs, Treatment
Sleep disorders involve problems with the quality, timing, and amount of sleep, which result in daytime distress and impairment in functioning. Sleep-wake disorders often occur along with medical conditions or other mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or cognitive disorders. There are several different types of sleep-wake disorders, of which insomnia is the most common.
It is characterized by difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep or waking up too early. Most people who have sleep disorder still feel tired after waking up, even if they’ve gotten their full eight hours of sleep.
Sleep disorders can lead to decreased energy and mood swings and can interfere with health and work performance. Insomnia tends to disturb people’s quality of life overall.
Symptoms can include:
- Difficulty falling asleep
- Repeatedly waking up during the night
- Waking up too early
- Feeling tired after a full night’s sleep
- Daytime fatigue
- Irritability, depression, and anxiety
- Brain fog, difficulty focusing, and difficulty remembering
- Increased errors or accidents at work and in life
Treatments:
There is no one cure for sleep disorders. Treatment usually requires changes in lifestyle and daily habits. Good sleep habits that can help eliminate and prevent insomnia include:
- Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule; try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day.
- Exercising
- Regulating or eliminating medications that can contribute to insomnia
- Limit or avoid napping
- Reduce or eliminate alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine intake
- Avoid eating large portions of food before bed.
- Create a comfortable sleeping environment. Try to use your bed for sleep only.
- Limit screen time before bed. Try not to watch TV, play video games, or spend time on a mobile device. Reading or listening to music are better ways to wind down before bed.
If lifestyle changes do not lead to improved insomnia symptoms, consult with your Rhode Island psychiatric provider at Revive Therapeutic Services.
