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When the night is no longer enough to recover.
What it is
Insomnia is difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep, even when the need to sleep is there. Those affected usually show one or more recurring signs, at night and during the day.
The three forms
Recognising early which form you are going through is what prevents it becoming chronic.
Where it comes from
Stress, anxiety, low mood.
Pain, ongoing conditions, certain medications.
To these is often added poor sleep hygiene: irregular hours, screens late into the evening, caffeine or alcohol in the evening.
Why it should not wait
Repeated waking causes swings in blood pressure which, over time, are associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Metabolism and hormonal balance change too, with effects on the immune system.
Prolonged insomnia is frequently accompanied by anxiety and worsening mood, which extend into the waking hours.
How it is treated
The DOTTOR@HOUSE pathway starts with a specialist visit, during which the clinical picture and the course of the disorder are reconstructed. Depending on what emerges, the pathway may continue with targeted investigations prescribed by the doctor.
Setting up habits that support rest.
To reduce the arousal that prevents falling asleep.
Individual or group.
When the specialist considers it appropriate.
The choice is made together with the patient, taking their expectations into account.
Insomnia
The specialist visit builds the picture and points to the way forward.
This information is provided for general guidance and does not replace medical assessment.
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