Sleep disturbances

What are sleep disturbances?

Sleep disturbances encompass a wide range of issues that can negatively impact the quality, timing, and duration of sleep. Some common types of sleep disturbances include:

• Insomnia: Difficulty falling or staying asleep. This can involve trouble getting to sleep at night or waking up frequently during the night.


• Sleep apnea: Brief interruptions in breathing during sleep, leading to reduced oxygen levels. This can cause loud snoring, restlessness, and excessive daytime sleepiness.


• Restless leg syndrome: Unpleasant crawling or tingling sensations in the legs when lying down, resulting in an irresistible urge to move them. This makes it hard to fall asleep.


• Narcolepsy: Overwhelming daytime sleepiness and falling asleep unexpectedly during the day. People may experience loss of muscle control.


• Circadian rhythm disorders: When the body's internal clock is out of sync, causing trouble sleeping at night and wakefulness during the day. Shift work disorder is an example.

Sleep disturbances can negatively impact mental and physical health. Short-term effects include daytime fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and irritability. Long-term effects can include chronic disease, depression, impaired cognition, and increased risk of vehicle accidents.

Causes vary but may include:

• Stress, anxiety, depression


• Chronic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia


• Neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease


• Medication side effects


• Unhealthy sleep habits

If you suffer from ongoing sleep disturbances, consult your doctor or a sleep specialist. They can help uncover the underlying cause and suggest tailored treatment approaches.

For convenient testing and personalized sleep treatment plans to help resolve sleep disturbances and improve restfulness, visit Second Spring Hormone Clinic(/). Their team of compassionate sleep medicine experts conduct comprehensive assessments to get to the root of your sleep issues.

Whether you struggle with insomnia, sleep apnea, restless nights from hormone imbalances, or other sleep disorders, they create customized treatment plans involving counseling, light therapy, nutrition planning, and hormone balancing solutions where appropriate. Get your sleep back on track!

Schedule a consultation today to start your journey towards deeper, more restorative sleep. Sweet dreams ahead!