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Insomnia
Insomnia is defined as "difficulty
initiating or maintaining sleep, or both." Most adults have
experienced some instances of sleeplessness at one time or another
in their lives. Statistics show that insomnia is experienced by
between 30-50% of Americans. However, when sleepless persists for
more than just a few nights or is intermittent, lasting on
and off for a continued length of time, it becomes important to
seek medical treatment. Most of us have experienced how even one or
a few night with little or no sleep can dramatically affect
concentration, productivity, performance and even the way we feel,
so you can imagine how consistent reduction in sleep or sleep
quality can impact our lives in a negative light. It is essential to
seek medical treatment before insomnia elevates to that stage.
Insomnia is a symptom, not a stand-alone diagnosis. Insomnia
is often brought on by one or more other underlying causes, which
may be psychological conditions such as Depression, Stress, or
Anxiety Disorder or other medical conditions such as asthma or
hyperthyroidism. Essential to a successful treatment of insomnia is
to determine the underlying causes and treat them before or along
with treating the insomnia. At Johnson Health, our
multi-dimensional approach allows us to seek and address the
underlying or co-occurring conditions and enable insomnia treatment
that is targeted and personalized and ultimate successful. We not
only have Board Certified Psychiatrists that can perform a
comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, but we have on-site access to a
sleep diagnosis center should additional testing such as a sleep
study be performed.
Insomnia affects all age groups.
Among older adults, insomnia affects women more often than men. The
incidence increases with age. Not only can insomnia reduce the
quality of life by affecting concentration, productivity, outlook,
etc. but unaddressed insomnia may develop into chronic insomnia,
which affects about 10% of population, and may lead to further
complications.
Make sure to contact us promptly
if you continue to have
poor sleep or experience sleeplessness that lasts longer than a week
or that interferes with your daytime activities and ability to
function normally.
Johnson Health
Professional. Effective. Confidential
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