Surveys of the general population suggest that 49% of adults have brief periods of difficulty sleeping at some time in their lives. For about 10% of this group, the problem becomes a serious sleep disorder called insomnia.

 

The consequences of insomnia include daytime drowsiness, poor concentration and the inability to feel refreshed and rested. Studies show people with insomnia are also more likely to experience major depression or develop an anxiety disorder. Additionally, people with insomnia are at higher risk for automobile accidents and poor job and school performance.

EARLY MORNING AWAKENING INSOMNIA, where sufferers awaken before dawn and cannot go back to sleep.

TRANSIENT INSOMNIA, which can last for one to several nights and can be triggered by stress, excitement or travel across time zones (jet lag).

INTERMITTENT INSOMNIA, generally caused by stress, which occurs sporadically over a long period of time.

CHRONIC INSOMNIA, which occurs almost nightly for a month or more and may be caused by many medical conditions from depression to heart disease.

No matter what type of insomnia you suffer from, you’ll find leading-edge solutions from our sleep specialist, Dr. Kristi Posey, a board-certified neurologist. She can accurately determine your type of insomnia through interpretation of an advanced polysomnographic test.

 

This test is conducted by Samuel Sims, our registered polysomnographic technologist, while you sleep in one of our hotel-quality sleep study rooms. These rooms offer the ultimate in comfort, including a full-size bed, private shower, climate control and satellite television.

 

Insomnia requires custom treatment tailored to each individual’s needs and the particulars of his or her insomnia. Treatments include behavioral modifications, lifestyle changes, introducing “good sleep hygiene” practices, light therapy and medications.

 

Let us help you get a superior night’s sleep. To learn more about insomnia and treatments available at our Houston sleep lab, visit our Patient Education Library or call Superior Sleep Center today at (713) 623-6762.

Surveys of the general population suggest that 49% of adults have brief periods of difficulty sleeping at some time in their lives. For about 10% of this group, the problem becomes a serious sleep disorder called insomnia.

 

The consequences of insomnia include daytime drowsiness, poor concentration and the inability to feel refreshed and rested. Studies show people with insomnia are also more likely to experience major depression or develop an anxiety disorder. Additionally, people with insomnia are at higher risk for automobile accidents and poor job and school performance.

EARLY MORNING AWAKENING INSOMNIA, where sufferers awaken before dawn and cannot go back to sleep.

TRANSIENT INSOMNIA, which can last for one to several nights and can be triggered by stress, excitement or travel across time zones (jet lag).

INTERMITTENT INSOMNIA, generally caused by stress, which occurs sporadically over a long period of time.

CHRONIC INSOMNIA, which occurs almost nightly for a month or more and may be caused by many medical conditions from depression to heart disease.

No matter what type of insomnia you suffer from, you’ll find leading-edge solutions from our sleep specialist, Dr. Kristi Posey, a board-certified neurologist. She can accurately determine your type of insomnia through interpretation of an advanced polysomnographic test.

 

This test is conducted by Samuel Sims, our registered polysomnographic technologist, while you sleep in one of our hotel-quality sleep study rooms. These rooms offer the ultimate in comfort, including a full-size bed, private shower, climate control and satellite television.

 

Insomnia requires custom treatment tailored to each individual’s needs and the particulars of his or her insomnia. Treatments include behavioral modifications, lifestyle changes, introducing “good sleep hygiene” practices, light therapy and medications.

 

Let us help you get a superior night’s sleep. To learn more about insomnia and treatments available at our Houston sleep lab, visit our Patient Education Library or call Superior Sleep Center today at (713) 623-6762.