Insomnia & Sleep
Insomnia & Sleep Disorder Evaluation in Silver Spring, Maryland
Poor sleep affects every aspect of mental and physical health. We provide thorough psychiatric evaluations to identify the causes of your sleep difficulties and develop an individualized treatment plan to help you rest.
Request an AppointmentUnderstanding Insomnia
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early — despite adequate opportunity for sleep. Chronic insomnia is defined as sleep difficulties occurring at least three nights per week for three months or more.
Insomnia rarely exists in isolation. It is frequently associated with psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD, as well as medical conditions and medications. Identifying and addressing these underlying contributors is essential to effective treatment.
At Axon Psychiatry Group, we conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to understand the full picture of your sleep difficulties, identify contributing factors, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Common Symptoms of Insomnia
Nighttime Symptoms
- Difficulty falling asleep at bedtime
- Waking frequently during the night
- Waking too early and being unable to return to sleep
- Lying awake with racing or anxious thoughts
- Unrefreshing or non-restorative sleep
- Worry about sleep itself
Daytime Consequences
- Fatigue or low energy during the day
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering
- Irritability or mood disturbances
- Impaired work or academic performance
- Increased errors or accidents
- Reduced motivation and quality of life
How We Treat Insomnia
Effective insomnia treatment addresses both the sleep difficulty and any underlying contributors. Our approach may include one or more of the following:
Comprehensive Evaluation
A thorough psychiatric assessment to identify contributing factors — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, medications, and lifestyle factors — and develop an individualized treatment plan.
Medication Management
When appropriate, medications can help restore healthy sleep patterns. We carefully evaluate options, consider your full medical and psychiatric picture, and monitor your response.
CBT-I Referral & Coordination
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the gold-standard first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. We can coordinate care with a CBT-I trained therapist or provide referrals.
Treatment of Co-occurring Conditions
Addressing underlying anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other conditions that contribute to insomnia is often the most effective path to lasting sleep improvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
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