Insomnia at Optimal Mind Psychiatry in McDonough, GA
Insomnia, a sleep disorder, involves challenges in initiating or maintaining sleep, affecting both sleep duration and quality. This disorder is fairly widespread, with about one-third of adults indicating insomnia symptoms.
Individuals with insomnia often grapple with fatigue, low moods, and concentration issues. Although managing insomnia can be tough, it can be addressed through therapy and/or medication.
Insomnia symptoms
Symptoms of insomnia can be characterized by one or more of the following:
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Difficulty falling asleep
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Difficulty staying asleep
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Waking up early and being unable to fall back asleep
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Difficulty sleeping at least three nights a week for at least three months
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Difficulty sleeping despite ample opportunity to sleep
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Notable distress or difficulty functioning due to lack of sleep
How is insomnia diagnosed?
A good evaluation will also include a description of the challenges related to sleep as well as a full mental health history to ensure that your insomnia is not part of another mental health condition.
It’s important that you describe all of your symptoms in detail to your Optimal Mind Psychiatry provider, making sure to discuss the specifics of your sleep difficulties.
Through this thorough evaluation, your provider can help you get to the bottom of potential causes for your insomnia, and work with you to develop a treatment plan that suits your specific needs.
Insomnia can occur on its own. However, insomnia is also commonly a part of another mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or other concerns
Medication Management
For managing Insomnia, it's often advisable to combine medication with therapy. Our team ensures a personalized treatment strategy aligning with your unique symptoms and requirements. Continuous monitoring of your progress and symptoms is an integral part of this treatment, allowing us to fine-tune medication doses and frequency for optimal results.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A common form of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy is designed to help you identify negative or inaccurate thinking in your life so you are more capable of assessing difficult situations more clearly in the future. CBT helps individuals uncover unhelpful patterns, learn coping strategies, and alleviate symptoms of depression.
Talk Therapy
Also known as psychotherapy, talk therapy is an effective option for a number of different symptoms and conditions, including depression. Talk therapy can take many different forms, so you and your therapist can work to find the best option for your specific situation, condition, and symptoms. Talk therapy can be used in combination with medication and other forms of treatment, if needed.
