Insomnia

Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep through the night? You’re not alone. Insomnia affects millions of people and can leave you feeling drained, irritable, and unfocused. Core Care Behavioral Health and Wellness in Katy, Texas, has expertise in insomnia. No matter the reason for your restless nights — like stress, poor sleep habits, or health concerns — the team can find the root cause and offer effective treatment. Call for a consultation today. You can also book an appointment online.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restful sleep, even when you have the chance to rest. If you have insomnia, you often wake up feeling tired, which can affect your energy, mood, concentration, and overall functioning throughout the day. 

Insomnia can be short-term (acute), lasting a few days or weeks, often triggered by stress or life changes. It can also be long-term (chronic), occurring at least three times a week for three or more months.

What are the adverse effects of insomnia?

Lack of quality sleep can take a toll on both your physical and mental health. Some of the common effects of insomnia include:

• Daytime fatigue or low energy
• Irritability, mood swings, or symptoms of anxiety and depression
• Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
• Poor performance at work or school
• Increased risk of accidents and injuries
• Weakened immune system and higher risk for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease

Over time, chronic insomnia can significantly affect your quality of life and well-being.

What causes insomnia?

Insomnia often stems from a combination of emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors. Common triggers include stress and anxiety about work, health, or relationships, which can keep your mind active at night. 

Poor sleep habits, like irregular schedules, screen time before bed, or evening stimulation, disrupt your body’s natural rhythm. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are closely tied to insomnia as well. 

Physical conditions like chronic pain, asthma, or medication side effects may also interfere with rest. Lifestyle choices, including late caffeine or alcohol use and low physical activity, play a role. Identifying these causes is key to finding better sleep solutions.

How is insomnia treated?

Core Care Behavioral Health and Wellness determines the best treatment for you based on the cause and severity of your condition. Common approaches include:

Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I)

This evidence-based therapy helps change negative thoughts and behaviors that affect sleep.

Sleep hygiene improvements

Creating a relaxing bedtime routine, limiting screen use before bed, and keeping a consistent sleep schedule can help.

Medications

In some cases, Core Care Behavioral Health and Wellness may recommend short-term use of sleep aids or medications, though they’re usually not the first choice for long-term use.

Addressing underlying conditions

Treating mental health or medical issues often improves sleep.

If you’re struggling with insomnia, call or book an appointment online today.