What is it?
Insomnia is a condition where sleep becomes difficult, either in falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrested. When it happens regularly, it starts to affect mood, focus, productivity, and even physical health.
What causes it?
Insomnia often doesn’t have one clear cause but can result from:
- Emotional factors such as anxiety, overthinking, or unresolved stress
- Poor sleep habits, including irregular sleep times or screen exposure at night
- Medical conditions like chronic pain, asthma, or acid reflux
- Substances, including caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or certain medications
What are the possible symptoms?
- Difficulty falling asleep, even when tired
- Waking up in the middle of the night, and not being able to fall back asleep
- Waking up too early without feeling refreshed
- Feeling irritable, foggy, or low-energy during the day
- Worrying excessively about sleep, which worsens the problem
What do we do?
As a psychiatrist, Dr. Mohanty addresses insomnia by identifying both the psychological and physical factors that disrupt sleep.
Treatment includes:
Detailed sleep evaluation
including lifestyle, stress, and emotional health factors
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Medications
to aid sleep regulation, prescribed cautiously and only when necessary
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Regular follow-ups
to prevent dependency and fine-tune sleep patterns
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Psychological support
when insomnia is linked to anxiety or depression
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