16 Jul Trouble Sleeping? It May Be More Than Just Insomnia

Do you experience:

• trouble falling asleep?
• waking up several times during the night?
• waking up too early in the morning and being unable to  fall back asleep?
• sleeping deeply but  not feeling rested or refreshed upon awakening?

If this sounds like you, then you may have insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep. People who have insomnia also wake up frequently in the night. This disorder is more common than you may think and it can affect school/work performance and even your social life.

Some people who have insomnia also experience:

• low energy, low motivation, or fatigue.
• decreased productivity at work or at school.
• flat, down, or empty feelings           
• little or no interest in activities that were once enjoyable.

People who have any of these symptoms in addition to the common characteristics of insomnia may also experience mood changes. Insomnia and mood changes are often linked.  

A flat mood, anxiety, insomnia, low energy and fatigue are interrelated. Using over-the-counter medications may help insomnia in the short-term but they will not address the underlying causes. If you have insomnia, you should consider having a full clinical evaluation.With proper and adequate treatment, symptoms can be addressed resulting in a better and more productive life. Call the Institute of Advanced Medical Research at 770-817-9200 today for more information.