Insomnia

Unless you’re a bullfrog, which, amazingly, can function without sleep, you have to rest. Humans need sleep. But surprisingly, most of us don’t know much about it. So, let’s dig a little deeper into the health benefits and the different types of sleep.

Insomnia is a real medical condition that occurs when the sleep/wake system is a bit out of step. And when this happens, it doesn’t matter how many sheep you count, you’ll probably be struggling to sleep well.

If you’ve ever struggled with sleep, chances are it’s impacted both your nights & your days. Lack of sleep can cause long-term and short-term health issues, as well as psychological distress

Alright, let’s get sciencey. How and when you feel sleepy comes down to your body’s sleep/wake system. Your brain has sleep signals and wake signals that work together, and for healthy sleepers, work in pretty good harmony. Wake signals handoff to the sleep signals and we sleep. When this handoff is delayed or doesn’t happen, well, say hello to staring at the ceiling because, chances are, it’s not going to be a good night.

Monumental.Health nurse practitioners can prescribe medication that can help you get back to the harmony between the sleep/wake system.