Insomnia Treatment in Winter Park, FL
Do you have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting back to sleep after waking? You may be experiencing insomnia, the most common sleep disorder in the United States. At Winter Park Family Physicians, we help patients in Winter Park, FL uncover the cause of their sleeplessness and find lasting relief.
Understanding Insomnia
As many as 40 million Americans struggle with insomnia every year. It can affect men, women, and children of all ages, though it is more common in women and older adults. Poor sleep affects mood, memory, energy, immune function, and long-term health.
Acute vs. Chronic Insomnia
Acute insomnia occurs suddenly and briefly, lasting from one night to a few weeks, and is often triggered by a stressful event. Chronic insomnia is trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or returning to sleep at least three nights per week for three months or longer.
Primary and Secondary Insomnia
Primary insomnia is not linked to another health condition. Secondary insomnia results from another issue, such as asthma, depression, anxiety, arthritis, heartburn, chronic pain, medications, or substance use. Hormonal changes during menopause and conditions such as restless leg syndrome or sleep apnea are also common contributors.
How We Evaluate and Treat Insomnia
We review your sleep habits, health history, medications, and stress levels, and may recommend lab work or a home sleep test. Treatment may include sleep hygiene and behavioral strategies, treatment of underlying conditions, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for hormone-related sleep problems, and medication when appropriate.
A Root-Cause Approach to Better Sleep
Through functional medicine and integrative medicine, we look at nutrition, gut health, and daily routines that affect your sleep cycle. If daytime sleepiness is extreme, we may also evaluate for narcolepsy.
Insomnia FAQs
What causes insomnia?
Insomnia can be caused by stress, anxiety, depression, hormonal changes, pain, medications, poor sleep habits, and other medical conditions.
How do I know if my insomnia is chronic?
Insomnia is considered chronic when it occurs at least three nights per week for three months or longer.
Can hormones affect sleep?
Yes. Menopause, low progesterone, and thyroid imbalances commonly disrupt sleep.
Will I need sleeping pills?
Not necessarily. Many patients improve with behavioral strategies and treatment of underlying causes, though medication may be used when appropriate.
Should I have a sleep test?
If you snore, gasp at night, or feel very sleepy during the day, a home sleep test may be recommended.
Can insomnia affect my overall health?
Yes. Chronic poor sleep is linked to weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and mood disorders.
Get the Restful Sleep You Deserve
Call (407) 647-2550 or request an appointment with Winter Park Family Physicians to start sleeping better.