Sleep disturbances affect nearly everyone at some point. They occur when you have difficulty falling or staying asleep, which leads to daytime tiredness and impaired functioning.
Some common sleep disturbances include:
- Insomnia - Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Sleep apnea - Breathing interruptions during sleep
- Restless leg syndrome - Urge to move legs due to uncomfortable sensations
- Circadian rhythm disorders - Misaligned sleep/wake cycles
Sleep disturbances can negatively impact your:
- Energy levels - Makes you feel tired, sluggish, and unmotivated
- Mood - Can increase anxiety, depression, and irritability
- Focus and concentration - Impairs ability to stay focused and attentive
- Immune function - Increases susceptibility to illness
Causes of sleep disturbances vary, but may include:
- Stress
- Underlying medical issues - thyroid, gastroesophageal reflux disease, neurological conditions
- Medications
- Poor sleep habits - inconsistent bedtimes, exposure to blue light from devices at night
If you deal with chronic sleep issues, visiting the
Vitality Hormone Clinic may help identify and address underlying hormonal imbalances contributing to your sleep struggles.
Our certified medical staff specialize in customized hormone testing and replacement therapies to help patients optimize sleep and regulate circadian rhythms.
To alleviate sleep disturbances, try:
- Maintaining a regular sleep-wake schedule
- Limiting caffeine, alcohol, and daytime naps
- Making your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet
- Doing relaxing activities before bedtime
- Seeing your doctor for underlying medical issues
Unresolved sleep issues can worsen over time and lead to chronic health problems. So if you regularly have trouble sleeping or feel excessively tired during the day, be proactive and talk to your doctor or a sleep specialist for help getting on a better sleep schedule.
Vitality Hormone Clinic also offers personalized sleep assessments and treatment plans to help patients achieve restorative sleep.
Getting adequate, high-quality sleep is essential for optimal health and functioning. Don't ignore persistent sleep struggles - seek support to identify any underlying issues so you can develop healthy sleep habits and feel your best during waking hours.