Insomnia Relief, Pasadena, CA
Insomnia is a frustrating condition wherein people have trouble falling or staying asleep. This sleep disorder can negatively impact a person's energy, mood, and even put strain on their relationships with their families as they struggle to keep up with their loved ones.
If you're struggling with chronic insomnia, contact Vital Brain Health. We have therapies for supporting clients with insomnia that can help you understand the cause of the condition and get you a restful night's sleep.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a condition wherein a person experiences disruptions in how they sleep. This can involve not sleeping well or not sleeping enough. Insomnia can be caused by a range of factors ranging from genetics to mental health problems.
At Vital Brain Health, we are dedicated to relieving insomnia with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications with our approach while still providing you optimal relief.
If you’re struggling with chronic insomnia, schedule an appointment today. Our staff is ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Risk Factors Associated With Sleep Problems
Understanding the potential risk factors associated with insomnia can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing insomnia, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Insomnia is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions like acid reflux, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions that can negatively impact your circadian rhythm can contribute to the development of insomnia.
Mental Health Conditions
Anxiety and depression are common causes of insomnia, along with other mental health conditions.
Life Changes
Jet lag, sleeping in an unfamiliar place, or adjusting to a new work schedule can all cause insomnia.
Sleep Habits
Poor sleep habits can contribute to insomnia.
What symptoms are associated with insomnia?
Symptoms of insomnia can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:
- Feeling tired or unwell
- Inhibited reflexes
- Memory problems
- Irritability
- Disruptions in work or social routines
- Slowed thinking
- Difficulty concentrating
What are the Support Options for Insomnia?
Vital Brain Health offers different types of support, each serving a different purpose. Some of the support options you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can anxiety contribute to insomnia?
Yes, individuals with anxiety typically experience:
• Emotional processing suite being stuck on high-alert frequency channels in people with anxiety
• Stress response command center over-communicating threat signals to other areas in individuals with anxiety disorders
• Worry networks dominating communication channels and overwhelming other systems in people experiencing anxiety
• Cognitive control rooms struggling to regulate or calm emotional responses in individuals with anxiety
• Relaxation systems being under-connected and difficult to access for people with anxiety disorders
All of these factors can contribute to the development of insomnia.
How can Vital Brain Health help with insomnia?
Our support, either through in office or professionally-guided home brain training, addresses the specific brain communication patterns that create and maintain insomnia, helping individuals develop more balanced emotional regulation and stress management capabilities.
What is professionally-guided home brain training biofeedback?
Our Professionally-guided Home Neurofeedback 3.0 brings our premium brain training directly to your home with professional supervision and personalized protocols. You'll receive advanced equipment, customized training based on your brain assessment, and ongoing guidance from our certified practitioners. This solution delivers sophisticated brain training while eliminating travel stress for busy families and professionals.
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