Insomnia

Insomnia is a common condition that can keep you from sleeping well. At Brandy Wadsworth Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC in Hudson Falls, New York, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Brandy Wadsworth, DNP, PMHNP-BC, diagnoses and treats insomnia, so you can sleep soundly and wake up refreshed. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking one online today. 

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder affecting your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or both. It may just be a minor nuisance or a major disruption to your daily life. Sleep is highly important for your physical and mental well-being. 

Which symptoms can insomnia cause?

Insomnia can lead to:

• Trouble falling asleep
• Difficulty staying asleep
• Waking up tired
• Waking up in the middle of the night
• Waking up too early
• Daytime fatigue
• Slowed reaction times
• Confusion or difficulty concentrating 
• Trouble remembering things
• Anxiety, irritability, or depression

What are the risk factors for insomnia?

Insomnia risk factors include:

• Brain chemistry changes
• Family history of insomnia
• Illnesses, injuries, or infections
• Chronic diseases
• Mental health conditions like anxiety or depression
• Stress
• Shift work
• Jet lag
• Life transitions
• Lack of a regular sleep routine
• Taking naps or drinking caffeine late in the day
• Alcohol use
• Being a light sleeper
• Past trauma

How is insomnia diagnosed?

Brandy diagnoses insomnia by completing an initial psychiatric evaluation. She discusses your medical history, sleep habits, other lifestyle habits, symptoms, and medications. She may also recommend you complete an at-home sleep study or evaluation at a sleep center.

How is insomnia treated?

• Sleep habit modifications
• Dietary supplements 
• Medication management
• Counseling

Don’t live with ongoing fatigue when simple solutions are within reach. Schedule an insomnia evaluation at Brandy Wadsworth Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry PLLC by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.