Sleep disturbances affect nearly everyone at some point. They occur when you have trouble falling or staying asleep, which leads to daytime fatigue and impaired functioning. Common causes include:
- Stress or anxiety
- Underlying health conditions like sleep apnea
- Environmental factors like noise or light
- Poor sleep habits like inconsistent bedtimes
Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorder, making it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep.
Sleep apnea causes breathing to stop briefly during sleep, interrupting rest.
Restless leg syndrome involves uncomfortable leg sensations relieved by moving them.
Narcolepsy causes extreme daytime sleepiness.
Sleep disturbances can greatly reduce
quality of life. Effects may include:
- Lack of energy and productivity
- Mood changes like irritation
- Impaired concentration and memory
- Higher risk for accidents or injuries
If you regularly have trouble sleeping, first improve
sleep hygiene by sticking to consistent bedtimes, limiting blue light exposure at night, cutting back on stimulating substances like caffeine or alcohol, and making sure your bedroom is dark, quiet, and cool.
If self-care strategies don’t resolve your sleep problems within a few weeks, see your healthcare provider. They can check for underlying issues and may recommend cognitive behavioral therapy, sleep medications, or supplements.
At
Balance & Renew Clinic, we also offer comprehensive
hormone testing and optimization to help correct hormonal imbalances that could interfere with high-quality sleep. Many patients see improvements in their ability to fall and stay asleep after starting our individually-tailored
bioidentical hormone therapy protocols. Our caring medical team is here to help you identify the root causes of your sleep disturbances and get the restorative rest you need to thrive. Give us a call today to learn more!