Insomnia

Insomnia services offered in Florida and DC

Up to 30 million Americans have insomnia, which hinders their ability to get a good night’s sleep. At HC Mental Health & Wellness in Florida, and DC, board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Hawley Campbell, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, offers insomnia treatments to help you sleep soundly and wake up energized. Schedule an insomnia evaluation with Hawley by calling the office or booking a telehealth appointment online today.

Insomnia Q&A

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep throughout the night. It can disrupt your daily life by causing daytime fatigue and increasing the risk of accidents and health concerns. About 1 in 3 adults around the world struggles with insomnia symptoms. Hawley offers treatments that can help you get a good night’s rest.

Which symptoms can insomnia cause?

Insomnia can lead to:

Waking up too early
Waking up during the right
Problems falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Daytime fatigue
Irritability
Depression
Anxiety
Ongoing worry about sleep
Difficulty paying attention or remembering things
Frequent accidents
Poor work or school performance
Delayed reaction times
Slowed thinking

Insomnia might also increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

What are the risk factors for insomnia?

Insomnia risk factors may include:

Anxiety
Depression
Family history of insomnia
Brain differences
Menopause
Pregnancy
Chronic pain
Stress
Life changes
Trauma
Jet lag
Aging
Shift work
Nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol
Afternoon or evening naps
Large meals before bed
Late-night workouts
Neurological disorders
Some medications

However, the cause of insomnia may not be fully clear.

How is insomnia diagnosed?

Hawley completes a psychiatric evaluation to learn if you have insomnia or other mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. She uses DSM-5 criteria to ask questions and offers GeneSight® genetic testing when necessary to know how your genes likely affect medication effectiveness. She may recommend you undergo a sleep study at home or in a sleep center.

How is insomnia treated?

Treating insomnia at HC Mental Health & Wellness often consists of making lifestyle adjustments, taking dietary supplements or medications, and/or undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or other types of therapy with Hawley.

It’s helpful to maintain a regular sleep schedule, allowing 7-9 hours of sleep each night, and sleep in a cool, dark, and quiet room.

Hawley offers strategies to minimize stress and anxiety and lifestyle modifications based on your specific needs. It’s helpful to avoid nicotine, caffeine, and alcohol late in the day, eat nutritious foods, stay active, avoid drugs and alcohol, and maintain a healthy weight.