Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders disrupt restful sleep and can affect mood, focus, and physical health. Anywhere Wellness, based in Everett and Chelan, Washington; Boise, Idaho; Denver, Colorado; and Jacksonville, Florida, provides telehealth treatment for sleep-related concerns. Care may include counseling approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and medication management when needed. If you’re struggling with ongoing sleep problems, call Anywhere Wellness to request a consultation or use the online booking feature to request an appointment.

What are sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders are conditions that affect your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, or get restful sleep. Poor sleep can impact mood, focus, energy, and physical health.

Sleep problems that happen regularly and interfere with daily life, rather than an occasional bad night, indicate you could have a sleep disorder.

What types of sleep disorders are common?

Common sleep disorders include:

Insomnia

Insomnia is the most common type of sleep disorder. When you have insomnia, you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You may also wake up too early and be unable to go back to sleep. 

Sleep apnea

Sleep apnea causes breathing disruptions during sleep that deprive your body of oxygen.

Restless legs syndrome

People with restless legs syndrome move their legs repeatedly in bed because they feel uncomfortable, which prevents them from sleeping.

Circadian rhythm disorders

Circadian rhythm disorders occur when the body’s internal clock is out of sync with daily schedules.

What symptoms suggest a sleep disorder?

Symptoms of a sleep disorder can include:

• Difficulty falling asleep
• Waking frequently at night
• Waking too early
• Feeling unrefreshed in the morning
• Daytime sleepiness
• Irritability
• Poor concentration
• Headaches

Some people also notice mood changes, increased anxiety, and low motivation linked to ongoing sleep problems.

What causes sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders can result from:

• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Medical conditions
• Chronic pain
• Medications
• Shift work
• Lifestyle habits

Mental health conditions often affect sleep, and poor sleep can worsen mental health symptoms. Your risk of problems like diabetes and heart disease also increases if you have long-term sleep problems.

How are sleep disorders diagnosed?

Because sleep and mental health are closely connected, it’s important to assess them together.

Diagnosis usually starts with a clinical evaluation. Your Anywhere Wellness provider asks about sleep patterns, routines, stress levels, and daytime symptoms. They may review your medical history and medications.

In some cases, your provider might recommend sleep tracking or referrals for further testing to clarify the diagnosis.

How are sleep disorders treated?

Treatment depends on the type and cause of the sleep problem, but may include therapy, medication management, and changes to sleep habits.

A particularly effective, evidence-based therapy for poor sleep is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). CBT-I focuses on improving sleep behaviors and thoughts that interfere with rest.

Anywhere Wellness's telehealth system allows you to receive sleep-focused counseling and medication management through secure online visits. Your provider can deliver CBT-I and other therapies effectively via telehealth, making care more accessible for people with busy schedules or limited local services.

If you’re struggling with ongoing sleep problems, call Anywhere Wellness or book an appointment online today.