Insomnia

What is insomnia?

If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, or often wake up and can’t return to sleep, you may have insomnia. These sleep difficulties may occur even when you have plenty of time and opportunity to sleep and often come with daytime symptoms like:

• Fatigue or low energy
• Trouble concentrating or memory issues
• Irritability or mood changes
• Reduced performance at work or school

Acute insomnia lasts days to weeks, and it’s usually related to stress or illness. Chronic insomnia, on the other hand, occurs at least three nights per week for three months or longer.

Many people with insomnia feel exhausted yet “wired” at night, making sleep feel elusive even when they desperately want it.

When should I contact a doctor about my insomnia?

Contact Core Virtual Health if:

• Sleep problems occur more than a few nights per week
• Insomnia has lasted several weeks or longer
• Poor sleep is affecting your mood, focus, or daily functioning
• You rely on sleep aids (over-the-counter or prescription) to get rest
• Loud snoring, gasping, or breathing pauses during sleep wake you or your partner
• You experience restless legs or uncomfortable sensations at night
• Significant anxiety, depression, or stress impacts your life

Early evaluation of insomnia leads to better outcomes.

What can I expect from telehealth insomnia treatment?

During your telehealth visits, your provider may ask about your:

• Bedtime and wake time routines
• Nighttime awakenings
• Napping habits
• Caffeine, alcohol, and screen use
• Stress, mood, and medical history

After a thorough evaluation, which may include home sleep testing, they may recommend lifestyle changes to strengthen sleep drive or therapy like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I).

In some cases, medication management may help. These treatments include prescribing short-term sleep aids or medications that address underlying anxiety or pain, or adjustments to current medications that may affect sleep.

What can I expect from insomnia care?

Insomnia improves gradually, but telehealth makes it easier to track your progress, make low-stress adjustments, and check in regularly without travel or time off work. Tailored and consistent support greatly aids your long-term success.

If poor sleep is affecting your quality of life, Core Virtual Health takes the guesswork out of personalized care. The experienced providers can help you rebuild healthy sleep patterns, one night at a time.

Get started today by booking an insomnia evaluation. You can call the office or schedule conveniently online.