If Struggling with Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene, Speak with Our Counselors
While you sleep, your brain is hard at work forming the pathways necessary for learning and creating memories and new insights. Without quality sleep, you can’t focus, pay attention or function as well. Lack of sleep can be a primary cause of anxiety and mood problems, and a growing body of research shows that chronic insomnia increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and infections. Contact Chapin & Russell Associates in Peoria IL to evaluate your sleep hygiene and to hear about drug-free interventions to improve the quality of your sleep.
What is Insomnia?
Individuals who have insomnia find it difficult to sleep, stay asleep and have a restful slumber. Certain factors contribute to one’s inability to sleep, such as stress, anxiety, unhealthy lifestyles, sleep disorders and more. Chapin & Russell can help you discover the root cause of your insomnia and present options for achieving a good night’s sleep.
What Insomnia Can Lead To
If you’ve ever experienced a restless night, you know how challenging the next day can be. With insomnia, one bad night of sleep can turn into weeks of restlessness. As mentioned previously, such a lack of sleep can lead to multiple mental and physical problems. Such issues include:
- Increased weight gain
- Inability to lose weight
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Increased blood pressure
- Reduced concentration
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Loss of concentration
- Higher risk of disease (heart disease, diabetes, etc.)
- Weakened immune system
Sleep Hygiene: How Can it Help?
One of the best ways to manage insomnia is the implementation of better sleep habits. Also called sleep hygiene, we help our clients create a comfortable and healthy environment suited for encouraging a sound and consistent sleep cycle. Here are some of the healthier sleep habits we teach our clients:
- Better time management – getting to bed at a reasonable and consistent time
- Creating a comfortable environment – ensuring your bedroom is dark, quiet, and at a comfortable temperature
- Managing your diet – avoiding large meals, alcohol and caffeine before going to bed
- Staying active – maintaining a consistent exercise routine, so your body is ready to rest and recuperate
- Minimizing distractions – removing phones, televisions, computers and other electronic devices from the bedroom
Talk with Our Counselors
Even if you understand what it takes to improve your sleep hygiene, it can be challenging to transition to better sleeping habits. With the guidance of Chapin & Russell Associates, you can get to the source of your insomnia, learn the best sleep habits, and successfully implement these habits into your routine. To learn more about insomnia and sleep hygiene, schedule an appointment with our counselors by calling 309-681-5850. We are located at 3020 W Willow Knolls Dr, Suite 2, Peoria, IL 61614. We offer general counseling services for clients in Peoria, East Peoria, Dunlap, Washington, and communities throughout Central Illinois.
