Sleep Disorders
At Animo Sano Psychiatry, we provide comprehensive care for sleep disorders that affect both mental and physical health. Sleep disorders can have significant effects on daily functioning, emotional well-being, and overall health. Our approach combines evidence-based treatments to help you restore healthy sleep patterns and improve your quality of life.
What Are Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders are a group of conditions that impact the quality, duration, and patterns of sleep, causing significant daytime impairment and distress. These disorders go beyond occasional sleeplessness, affecting a person’s ability to function at work, school, or in social settings. Common sleep disorders include insomnia, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and parasomnias (such as sleepwalking). Insomnia, for instance, involves difficulty falling or staying asleep, while sleep apnea disrupts breathing during sleep, often leading to loud snoring and daytime fatigue. Disorders like restless leg syndrome cause uncomfortable sensations in the limbs, and parasomnias include unusual behaviors such as sleepwalking.
The mental health impact of sleep disorders is substantial, as poor sleep can worsen conditions like anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. Left untreated, sleep disorders can contribute to serious long-term health risks such as heart disease, obesity, and weakened immunity. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to restoring healthy sleep patterns and improving overall well-being.
Symptoms of Sleep Disorders
What Causes Sleeping Disorders
Sleep disorders can be caused by various factors, including:
Stress and Anxiety
Chronic stress and anxiety can interfere with the ability to fall or stay asleep.
Medical Conditions
Sleep apnea, chronic pain, and neurological conditions can disrupt sleep patterns.
Mental Health Conditions
Depression, bipolar disorder, and PTSD are commonly associated with sleep disturbances.
Lifestyle Factors
Poor sleep hygiene, shift work, and excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption can contribute to sleep disorders.
Genetic Factors
Some sleep disorders, like narcolepsy, have a genetic component.
How Animo Sano Psychiatry Treats Sleeping Disorders
Evaluation & Diagnosis: We start with a thorough assessment of your sleep patterns, lifestyle, and any co-occurring mental health conditions to identify the underlying causes of your sleep disorder.
Personalized Treatment Plan: Based on your diagnosis, we create a tailored treatment plan that may include therapy, medication, and lifestyle adjustments to improve sleep quality.
Medication Management: For certain sleep disorders, medications such as sleep aids, antidepressants, or medication to address underlying anxiety or depression may be prescribed.
Therapy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and other therapies can help change behaviors and thoughts that interfere with sleep, as well as address underlying mental health conditions. We also refer patients to CBT-I specialists when necessary to ensure they receive treatment they need.
Other Conditions We Treat
We specialize in treating a variety of behavioral health conditions, including but not limited to:
Anxiety
OCD
ADHD
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Trauma and PTSD
Do you want to Contact Us?
Start Your Treatment Journey Today
If you are struggling with a sleep disorder, Animo Sano Psychiatry is here to help. Our team will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan that addresses the root causes of your sleep issues, helping you achieve restful and restorative sleep.
