Insomnia

Is insomnia a type of sleep disorder?

Insomnia is a type of sleep disorder that affects the quality and duration of your sleep, leading to problems that interfere with how you think, feel, and behave during the day. There are many types of sleep disorders, including:

• Narcolepsy
• Restless legs syndrome (RLS)
• Parasomnia (e.g., sleep talking, sleepwalking)
• Sleep apnea

Sleep disorders may result from an underlying medical condition, like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), in which you stop and restart breathing several times while you sleep. Sleep disorders are also common in people with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety.

No matter the underlying cause, sleep disorders affect your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The adult and adolescent psychiatric providers at Best Option Behavioral Health Services understand how sleep affects your thoughts and feelings and provide patient-focused care to improve sleep and health.

What are the complications of sleep disorders?

Sleep is essential for health. Though you’re at rest, your body is busy repairing and rebuilding your body to get you ready for the next day.

When you have a sleep disorder and fail to get adequate high-quality sleep, it can lead to additional problems like low energy, difficulty focusing, and irritability. Sleep disorders also increase your risk of chronic health problems like heart disease and diabetes.

Sleep disorders may also cause mental health conditions like depression or anxiety or exacerbate symptoms.

What are the treatments for insomnia and sleep disorders?

Before making any treatment recommendations, the Best Option Behavioral Health Services team talks and listens to you. They want to know your strengths and get all the necessary information to create a plan that improves your life.

Initially, treatment for your sleep disorder focuses on creating good sleep habits like going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, creating a comforting sleep environment, and turning off all electronics an hour before bed. 

The team may also recommend cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to change the negative thoughts that keep you awake at night. You may also benefit from medication to help you sleep while implementing these changes.

Best Option Behavioral Health Services partners with you, creating the best option that works for you, your routine, and your goals. 

Schedule a sleep disorder consultation if you or a loved one is experiencing insomnia symptoms. Call Best Option Behavioral Health Services or request an appointment online today.