Insomnia

Have trouble falling or staying asleep at night? Start feeling well-rested again with a visit here at My Family Doctor. During an appointment, Dr. Layne Hermansen will check to see if they are any underlying issues causing you to experience insomnia at night. Signs you may have insomnia include:

• Daytime fatigue
• Feelings of anxiety or depression
• Trouble getting to sleep
• Waking up frequently throughout the night
• Clumsiness or forgetfulness
• Low energy to tackle your daily task list
• Trouble with concentrating on the task at hand

The common causes of insomnia can depend on your health and environment. These could be:

• Stress
• Late-night eating
• Too much screen time before bed
• Imbalance in your work schedule
• The current medication you are on
• A mental health disorder
• Chronic health conditions
• Lack of physical exercise
• Too much caffeine or alcohol intake
• Sleep apnea

With a visit with Dr. Layne Hermansen, he may perform a physical exam and review your sleeping habits to help you work on improving your sleep. After our doctor and team have determined the cause of your insomnia, Dr. Hermansen may prescribe medication or suggest other types of treatment options.

Get back to a good night’s rest today by calling My Family Doctor at 801-542-7111 to schedule an appointment with our doctor for insomnia treatment in Draper, Utah.