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Sleep Problems Q & A
Why am I having sleep problems?
It’s normal to have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. If you’re having chronic sleep problems, though, you may be contending with a sleep disorder or a set of outside factors habitually making it hard to sleep.
Many circumstances and disorders can cause sleep problems, the most common including:
- Environmental factors (e.g., bright lights, noise pollution)
- Mental health disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety)
- Chronic pain
- Sleep apnea
- Insomnia
- Narcolepsy
- Restless leg syndrome (RLS)
If you regularly have trouble falling asleep, feel tired during the day (even when you’ve gotten at least seven hours of sleep), or struggle to complete daytime tasks because of fatigue, it may be wise to seek professional help for your sleep problems.
What are sleep disorders?
Sleep disorders are those conditions that impair your ability to sleep and/or stop you from getting restful sleep, making you tired during the day.
The most common sleep disorders include:
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea happens when your breathing stops and starts repeatedly throughout the night. It can cause loud snoring, difficulty staying asleep (insomnia), gasping for air during sleep, dry mouth, irritability, morning headaches, and daytime fatigue.
Insomnia
Insomnia is a condition that makes it hard to fall asleep and/or stay asleep, even with the perfect sleep environment. Insomnia can be a sign of another issue, like another sleep disorder, depression, or substance abuse, or it may be a primary diagnosis.
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and unexpected bouts of sleep.
How do I treat sleep problems?
To help you overcome your sleep problems, you can introduce new habits into your routine, such as:
- Going to bed at the same time every night and getting up at the same time every morning
- Avoiding alcoholic drinks, caffeine, and large meals before bed
- Removing electronic devices, like phones and computers, from your bedroom at night
- Exercising daily
Changing your habits can help you get better sleep at night, but if these actions aren’t sufficient, you may benefit from visiting Jehovahs Behavioral Care. When you visit Jehovahs Behavioral Care for sleep problems, the practice takes a holistic look at your health to find the root cause of your dysfunction. By finding the root cause, the practice can help you get lasting relief.
Are you tired of being tired? Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment with Jehovahs Behavioral Care online or over the phone today.