Sleep Disorders

What are sleeping disorders?

Sleep disorders are conditions that affect the quality, timing, or duration of your sleep, leading to daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty functioning. Poor sleep can also contribute to mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD, creating a cycle that impacts overall well-being.

The Doran team specializes in diagnosing and treating various sleep-related issues to help you achieve more restful, restorative sleep.

What are common types of sleeping disorders?

Some of the most common sleep disorders include:

• Insomnia – Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often linked to stress, anxiety, or lifestyle habits
• Sleep apnea – Pauses in breathing during sleep, which can cause frequent awakenings and excessive daytime fatigue
• Restless legs syndrome (RLS) – Uncomfortable sensations in the legs that create an uncontrollable urge to move them, disrupting sleep
• Narcolepsy – Excessive daytime sleepiness combined with sudden, uncontrollable sleep episodes
• Circadian rhythm disorders – Sleep disruptions caused by irregular schedules or misaligned internal body clocks
  

Sleep issues can also arise from stress, trauma, medications, or co-occurring mental health conditions.

What are the symptoms of sleeping disorders?

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Waking up frequently during the night
• Excessive daytime sleepiness
• Loud snoring or pauses in breathing while asleep
• Trouble concentrating or remembering things
• Irritability, anxiety, or depression linked to poor sleep
• Feeling unrefreshed even after a full night’s rest

How are sleeping disorders diagnosed?

Diagnosing sleep disorders at Doran begins with a thorough in-person or telehealth evaluation. Your provider reviews your symptoms, medical history, sleep patterns, and lifestyle factors. If needed, you may be referred for a sleep study to gather more detailed information.

How are sleeping disorders treated?

The Doran team develops personalized treatment plans that may include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
• Medication management when appropriate
• Mindfulness-based therapy and relaxation techniques
• Narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
• EMDR for trauma-related sleep disruptions
• Lifestyle counseling, including sleep hygiene strategies
• Individual, couples, or family therapy for stress-related causes

With the right support, many people achieve lasting improvements in sleep and overall quality of life.

Call the office or book an appointment online to schedule an in-person or telehealth sleeping disorder evaluation today at Doran.