Insomnia
What is Insomnia?
Sleep disorder characterized by; the inability to fall asleep, to stay asleep or to wake up too early and cannot go back to sleep. This makes the affected individuals become tired and easily irritated during the day and among other effects which reduces the quality of their live by a big margin. Some of the various causes of insomnia are; stress, anxiety, depression, chronic diseases, and poor sleep-wake cycle. It can be acute – appearing in the past three months – or chronic and can only be cured with the help of therapy in order to reintroduce the patient to a normal sleep/wake cycle.
Diagnosis
Insomnia diagnosis usually requires a professional evaluation. The process starts with a comprehensive clinical interview to capture the person’s sleep history, symptoms and possible medical or psychological preexisting factors. Sleep diaries to monitor sleep patterns and behaviors across time Standardized questionnaires, like the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), also can study further into various aspects of sleep problems. A sleep study (polysomnography) might also be done to exclude other types of sleep disorders and is key for an accurate diagnosis.
Our Personalized Treatment Approach
At our insomnia clinic in Frankfort, we curate individualized treatment plans designed to address the specific struggles of each patient. We offer proven treatment methods as needed to complement good sleep hygiene, including CBT-I (cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia), relaxation training and pharmacologic management. Patients are counseled to make lifestyle changes including; improving sleep hygiene and addressing any stress or anxiety which may also contribute. We want to provide complete solution for treatment of insomnia in Frankfort so that patient is able to get sound sleep and also improve overall health.
