Insomnia

Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you enjoy better sleep and quality of life. We follow the best available medical evidence and are committed to providing the highest-quality care.

There are many reasons why people can’t sleep. We look at your sleep habits and overall physical and mental health. Then, we develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique situation.

With our experienced sleep specialists, you can rest easy—figuratively and literally.

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects millions of Americans. It may make it hard to fall or stay asleep or cause you to wake up earlier than you would like.

Episodes that last three months or less are short-term insomnia. If you have insomnia at least three times a week for more than three months, we consider it chronic (long-term).

Insomnia may have a variety of causes, including:

• Medical conditions, such as asthma, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, chronic pain, an overactive thyroid gland and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• Menopause
• Mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression
• Other sleep disorders, such as restless legs syndrome (RLS) and sleep apnea
• Use of alcohol, caffeine, tobacco or drugs

Sometimes, people have insomnia for no known reason.

Having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep is the main symptom of insomnia. But sleep difficulties may lead to other symptoms, such as:

• Fatigue or lack of energy
• Feeling unrested upon awakening Having uneasy thoughts about going to sleep
• Irritability, anxiety or depression
• Lack of concentration

Anyone can have insomnia. But factors that may increase your risk include:

To diagnose insomnia, we rely on:

• A discussion about your symptoms and medical history. We talk about your overall physical and mental health and your sleep habits.
• A physical exam.

The sleep medicine team will use this information to guide the next steps.