Sleep Disorders

Are You Suffering?

Are you struggling to get quality sleep night after night? Sleep-Focus is here to help. Specialising in sleep disorders caused by insomnia, depression and anxiety, shift work, menopause, sleep apnoea and more. With expert guidance, you can finally start getting the rest you deserve.

Insomnia

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines insomnia as a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The condition can be short-term (acute) or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go.

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Depression and Anxiety

Depression and Anxiety have a strong association with sleep disorders such as insomnia. Sleep issues can influence the function of the neurotransmitter serotonin, contributing to the development of depression.

Shift Work Sleep Disorder

Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a circadian rhythm sleep disorder that commonly affects people who work non-traditional hours that involve overnight, early morning, or rotating shifts.

Menopause

Sleep disorders experienced include difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings during the night and waking up before the desired alarm clock time.

Sleep Apnoea

Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a serious medical condition that often goes undiagnosed. If you have a bed partner ask them to assess you for possible symptoms.

Is there a difference between tiredness and fatigue?

Yes, we can all feel worn out, tired and sleepy after a busy day fulfilling our family, work, and social commitments. After a good restorative night’s sleep of 7-9 hours our bodies and brains are ready to handle the next day’s tasks.

Fatigue is used to describe physical/ and or metal weariness that continues beyond normal tiredness.

After what should be a restorative night’s sleep do you:

still lack energy and motivation?
have low mood and depression?
have trouble concentrating?
feel anxious or irritable?
have muscle weakness?
have insomnia?

If these symptoms continue for longer than two weeks it is important for you to figure out why? and work to resolve the causes. There maybe a medical cause to fatigue other than insomnia such as hypothyroidism, heart failure and obstructive sleep apnoea.