Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders
Sleep disorders include a wide range of conditions that disrupt normal sleep patterns, leaving individuals feeling fatigued, irritable, or unable to function effectively during the day. Insomnia, in particular, is often closely connected with stress, anxiety, depression, medical conditions, or major life changes.
Common types of sleep disorders include:
- Insomnia: Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early.
- Sleep apnea: Interrupted breathing during sleep caused by obstruction in the airway or brain disorders.
- Restless legs syndrome (RLS): Uncomfortable sensations in the legs that create an irresistible urge to move them.
- Narcolepsy: Sudden and uncontrollable episodes of sleep during the day.
- Circadian rhythm disorders: Misalignment between internal clock and external cues (jetlag or shift work sleep disorder).
- Other sleep disorders: Bruxism, chronic fatigue syndrome, night terrors, parasomnias, and sleep paralysis.
When treating patients with sleep disorders, Dr. Filipovic-Jewell considers the unique circumstances and challenges affecting each patient. She begins with a comprehensive clinical evaluation, including a clinical interview and review of sleep patterns, medical history, lifestyle, and any coexisting conditions that may be contributing to sleep problems.
Dr. Zorica Filipovic-Jewell assists patients address insomnia and other sleep disorders through sleep hygiene recommendations, utilization of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to address negative thought patterns related to sleep, careful use of medications, or referrals to other specialists.
If you have chronic sleep problems or symptoms of insomnia, please schedule a free 15-minute consultation. Sleep is a very important factor in maintaining both mental and physical health.