Insomnia, which is a condition that causes problems falling and staying asleep, can happen due to several factors ranging from poor nutrition to consuming too many caffeinated beverages before bedtime. But in many cases, the reasons are psychological in nature. Learn more about insomnia and how you can get help from a virtual psychiatrist at Ascension Psychiatric Services, serving patients in Atlanta, GA, and Washington, DC.
Symptoms of Insomnia
When you can’t sleep, everything else in your world can seem more stressful. If you’re too tired, it’s difficult to focus on your work tasks, pay attention to the people you love, or even complete basic errands throughout the day. Common symptoms of insomnia are:
- Tiredness or a feeling of fatigue that persists throughout the day.
- Brain fog or confusion.
- Lack of concentration, even on mundane tasks.
- Problems remembering important or simple details.
- Falling asleep very briefly but then jolting awake suddenly.
- Waking up several times during a sleep period and feeling restless.
Common Causes of Insomnia
A mental health concern often causes insomnia. These are some of the most common causes that patients report to their counselors:
- Stress from life issues (such as work, family, and other relationships).
- Anxiety and worry.
- Depression.
- Inability to organize your daily schedule to accommodate your needs.
Psychiatric Treatment for Insomnia
A psychiatric counselor in Atlanta, GA, or Washington, DC, can help you work through your issues with insomnia with psychiatric treatment. Possible solutions include psychotherapy, counseling, genetic testing, medication management, lifestyle-change counseling, and full psychiatric assessments. Once you get a full view of your unique case, you and your provider can then move forward with steps toward a long-term resolution.
Call to Schedule a Consultation
Once you identify the most likely source of your insomnia you can finally work to fix the problem and get the sleep your body needs for daily restoration. Contact Anthony J. Hall, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner about insomnia at Ascension Psychiatric Services in Atlanta, GA, and Washington, DC by calling (678) 551-7083 or (301) 917-3336.