SLEEP & INSOMNIA

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“I used to think it was selfish to prioritize sleep, but then I realized the opposite was true. The people I love and the work I care about deserve me at my best, not exhausted and cranky and unfocused.”

— Emily Nagoski

Lately, you’ve been having a lot of trouble sleeping. You find yourself lying in bed for hours before you can fall asleep. It seems like, even if you’re exhausted and spend plenty of time lying in bed, it is the time where all your anxieties and self-critical thoughts emerge. Maybe you’re trying to put sleep off altogether because this experience feels unbearable. Or maybe you spend your days napping whenever you can. Maybe you struggle with staying asleep. You find yourself waking up in the middle of the night or really early in the morning and having problems returning to sleep. You might work shifts and have trouble finding a sleep routine that fits with your needs. Maybe you’re finding yourself trying to self-medicate with substances like alcohol or cannabis, or even cold medication just to “knock you out”.

Your insomnia is really impacting your life in major ways. You find yourself constantly sleepy and tired. You’re having trouble concentrating and staying motivated at school or work. As a result, your performance is suffering. You’re having trouble focusing on tasks. Your memory is off. You’re more irritable or numb, and feel less close with the people and activities you care about. You’re avoiding things that are important to you. Your daily routine is a mess and your self-care habits are all over the place. This has been going on for too long and you’re starting to feel hopeless.

YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM SLEEP AND INSOMNIA THERAPY IF:

You often have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep.

YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM SLEEP AND INSOMNIA THERAPY IF:

Despite having ample opportunities, you can’t sleep properly.

YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM SLEEP AND INSOMNIA THERAPY IF:

Your lack of sleep is impacting your life in major ways.

YOU MIGHT BENEFIT FROM SLEEP AND INSOMNIA THERAPY IF:

Your sleep patterns are all over the place.

What are the signs and symptoms of sleep and insomnia?

The following are symptoms that are common to people who have insomnia, but they can vary. It is possible to cope with sleep difficulties more effectively with the help of a Sleep and Insomnia Therapist. Help can go a long way.

Common signs and symptoms of sleep and insomnia include:

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Having trouble falling asleep

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Having trouble falling back asleep after waking up or getting up a lot

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Sleepiness during the day

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Fatigue

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Irritability

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Work or school performance is declining

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Lack of focus

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Memory lapses

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Erratic sleep schedules

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Excessive napping

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Spending more time in bed

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Preoccupation with being unable to sleep

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Decreased energy

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Emotional reactivity

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Physical symptoms like muscle pain, headaches and gastrointestinal upset

HOW CAN SLEEP & INSOMNIA THERAPY SERVICES IN OTTAWA, ON HELP?

We want to help you work through and rise above your insomnia

Here at Uprise Psychology & Wellness, we know sleep disturbances can disrupt your life and hold you back from achieving your dreams. We want to help you work through your insomnia symptoms so that you can feel rested and well. Our psychologists and therapists have worked with many people who have struggled with sleep disorders, such as episodic and chronic insomnia. People often felt helpless and exhausted before therapy. Through therapy, they were able to regain control over their symptoms and engage in life again.

Our team is here to help!