Insomnia Treatment in Atlanta, GA
Good sleep is essential for quality health. According to the Sleep Foundation, adults should get 7 to 9 solid hours of sleep each night. Failure to get adequate sleep may result in insomnia. Amanny Wellness Behavioral is the place to go for insomnia treatment in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Beatrice Odero, DNP, PMHNP-BC is your local sleep doctor who can help you regain peaceful slumber again.
What Is Insomnia and Its Causes?
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where some people can't get to sleep at all. Some people may sleep, but not continuously through the night, to achieve a deep REM state. You may have difficulty falling asleep or wake up too early in the night and find it hard to get back to sleep again. Even after getting sleep, you may notice you're constantly feeling tired, which can continue into daytime fatigue and sleepiness. Poor sleep from insomnia can result in poor concentration, depression, anxiety, headaches, inflammation, and digestion problems.
There is no clear reason why you may have difficulty falling or staying asleep. You may be under stress or anxiety at work or home. It is difficult for the body to relax when you have chronic pain throughout. Some people may experience poor sleep during hormonal shifts during menopause. If you're in an environment that is not conducive to sleep due to extreme noise, temperature changes, altitude, or pollution, it can also affect your ability for restful sleep.
How Can We Help?
You should seek insomnia treatment in Atlanta, GA, when your sleep problems continue to linger. During a consultation with Dr. Beatrice Odero, DNP, PMHNP-BC, she will listen to your concerns and try to pinpoint the reason for your sleep issues.
The focus is to address the underlying conditions as healing that can result in better sleep. For example, reducing your stress through meditation, changing relationships or jobs, or moving to a new environment may reduce your cortisol levels and body tension that prevent sleep. She may demonstrate relaxation techniques or refer you to a specialist who can further help with meditation. Addressing certain underlying health concerns may require a referral to another specialist.
Your doctor can also prescribe medication, such as hypnotics. Ambien and Temazepam are common sleeping pills used. However, be mindful that your doctor prefers to prescribe sleeping pills for short-term use as they help you work on naturally falling asleep without such aid.
You can’t function without quality sleep. Dr. Beatrice Odero, DNP, PMHNP-BC is your local sleep professional at Amanny Wellness Behavioral who can help you with insomnia treatment in Atlanta, GA. Call us at (470) 260-4493 for a sleep consultation today.
