Insomnia and Sleep Concerns
Struggling with sleep can affect every part of your life, from energy and mood to focus, motivation, and emotional regulation. At Daylight Healing, we offer compassionate, evidence-informed care to help you understand what's interfering with your sleep and support you in finding rest again.
What Is Insomnia?
Insomnia is more than just the occasional restless night. It's a persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, even when you have the opportunity to rest. It often leaves you feeling unrefreshed and increasingly frustrated or anxious about sleep itself.
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While short-term sleep problems can be triggered by stress or life changes, chronic insomnia lasts three months or longer and may have multiple contributing factors. It's also one of the most common symptoms reported across many mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and bipolar disorder.
The Experience of Insomnia
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​Difficulty falling asleep, even when tired.
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Waking up frequently during the night.
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Waking up too early and being unable to fall back asleep.
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Feeling unrefreshed despite adequate hours in bed.
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Racing thoughts or restless energy at bedtime.
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Daytime fatigue, irritability, or brain fog.
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Increased worry about sleep, often leading to a frustrating cycle. ​​
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Insomnia can be both a cause and consequence of mental health struggles, making it essential to address as part of any comprehensive wellness plan.
What Causes Sleep Problems?
Sleep issues like insomnia can have many overlapping causes, including:
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Stress, anxiety, physical tension
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Depression (early waking, fragmented sleep)
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ADHD (difficulty winding down)
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Trauma or PTSD (nightmares, hypervigilance)
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Shift work or jet lag (circadian rhythm disruption)
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Poor sleep habits or "revenge bedtime procrastination"
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Hormonal changes (perimenopause, postpartum, thyroid issues)
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Substance use (caffeine, alcohol, cannabis, certain medications)
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Underlying medical conditions (pain, sleep apnea, restless legs)
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We take the time to explore what's contributing to your sleep struggles, so your care plan actually addresses the root of the issue, not just the symptoms.
Sleep Matters for Mental Health
Poor sleep doesn't just leave you feeling tired, it can affect nearly every aspect of your health. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to increased anxiety, depression, irritability, and difficulty concentrating. It can weaken the immune system, disrupt hormones, impair decision-making, and even increase the risk of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. Over time, poor sleep chips away at your emotional resilience, productivity, and overall quality of life.
Our Approach to Sleep and Insomnia Treatment
We use a whole-person, individualized approach to sleep care, combining medical expertise with practical, real-world strategies to help you build a healthier sleep relationship.
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Comprehensive Evaluation
We start with a full psychiatric and lifestyle assessment to understand your sleep patterns, mental health, medication use, routines, and any underlying conditions that may be contributing to insomnia.
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Thoughtful Medication Management
Our treatment plans are rooted in the latest research and best practices. We may use a combination of approaches, including medication management, supplements, mindfulness techniques, and lifestyle-based strategies, all customized to your comfort level.
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Integrative and Natural Supports
For many, therapy is an important part of healing. We will help connect you with trusted therapists and ensure your care is coordinated and supportive across providers.
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Sleep Hygiene and Circadian Rhythm Support
When appropriate, we welcome collaboration with loved ones or other providers involved in your care. We believe healing happens more effectively in supportive environments, and we're happy to include others in the process if you choose.
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Collaborative Care
We don't just treat symptoms, we help you understand them. Through psychoeducation and personalized coaching, we equip you with tools to manage anxiety in real-world situations and reduce the chances of symptoms coming back.
