Overview
Understanding Sleep Disturbances & Insomnia
Sleep disturbances, including insomnia, can involve trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, or not feeling rested. They can be connected to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, medications and other health factors.
Addressing sleep often involves looking at the whole picture (routines, stressors, mood and health) to understand what may be contributing.
What some people experience
Common Experiences
Everyone’s experience is different. Some people may notice:
- Taking a long time to fall asleep
- Waking during the night and struggling to fall back asleep
- Waking too early and being unable to return to sleep
- Feeling tired or unrefreshed during the day
- Worrying about sleep or a racing mind at bedtime
- Nightmares that disrupt rest
This list is for general education and is not a diagnostic tool. If any of this sounds familiar, consider talking with a qualified clinician.
How SBHS can help
Personalized Support
Support may include evaluation of contributing factors, sleep-supportive strategies, therapy, and medication management when clinically appropriate. Some sleep concerns may need evaluation by a primary care or sleep specialist.
Treatment options can be discussed based on your individual needs, and your plan can change as your needs change.
Related Services
Psychiatric Evaluations
A thorough, unhurried conversation to understand what you’re experiencing and explore next steps together.
Stress & Burnout Support
Support for chronic stress, exhaustion and feeling stretched too thin at work, school or home.
Medication Management
Careful, collaborative support when medication is part of your plan, with regular check-ins and adjustments.