Good health starts with great sleep

Sleep is foundational to good health. Thousands of Canadians struggle nightly with their sleep and most sleep disorders are severely underdiagnosed. Let’s work together to put poor sleep to rest!

About Insomnia

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a behavioural sleep disorder that is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. It’s perpetuated by maladaptive thoughts and behaviours, which can be modified and improved using cognitive behavioural therapy. Insomnia can be acute or chronic, and it often overlaps other sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). In fact, OSA and insomnia overlap in approximately a third of all cases.

Source:

Management of insomnia in sleep disordered breathing

Symptoms

Insomnia and OSA symptoms overlap significantly

Many of the same symptoms can be found in both sleep disorders, which can make accurate screening difficult.

OSA

Snoring

Breathing pauses

Gasping

Choking

Frequent arousals due to sleep disordered breathing events

Daytime sleepiness

Both

Frequent awakenings

Unrefreshing sleep

Fatigue

Attention, concentration, & memory impairment

Social & occupational dysfunction

Mood disturbances

Reduced motivation & energy

Increased likelihood of accidents

Worry about sleep

Decreased quality of life

Insomnia

Heightened arousal before bedtime

Excessive focus on and high anxiety about sleep

Difficulty initiating and/or maintaining sleep

Learned sleep-preventing associations

Maladaptive sleep thoughts and behaviours

SOLUTIONS

Insomnia therapy

Sleeping pills are not the answer. The most effective, long-term solution to insomnia is cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). We offer two great therapist-led treatment options to fit your patient’s needs!

Digital insomnia program

One-on-one sessions

Why Careica?

Healthcare, done differently

It’s not just a name. We care deeply about your patient’s health and wellbeing. Experience the Careica difference today!

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