Aware Behavioral Health is one of the few psychiatrists in the Dallas area able to offer TMS therapy, also known as “Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.” This type of medical treatment is incredibly exciting, as it is medication free and uses safe radiofrequency waves to stimulate long term brain activity. The technology is, in many ways, new. …
Insomnia, characterized by difficulty in falling or staying asleep, is a common sleep disorder affecting many individuals. While several factors can contribute to insomnia, anxiety is frequently a primary culprit. Anxiety disorders can lead to a heightened state of mental arousal that disrupts the natural sleep-wake cycle, making it challenging for individuals to relax enough …
Insomnia is a serious problem. Many of us have the occasional sleepless night. But frequently poor sleep causes health issues, reduces decision making quality, slows reaction times, and can lead to the development of mental health disorders and challenges. Patients that have recurring insomnia need treatment to keep themselves happier, healthier, and able to better …
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Sleep is essential for good health, both mental and physical. This does not mean naps or a few hours of sleep each night, but a full 7 to 9 hours of sleep that includes periods of deep sleep. This helps your mind process events, deal with challenges and stresses in your waking hours, and let …
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Living with insomnia can be extremely frustrating. You lie down to go to sleep, feeling tired, but as soon as your head hits the pillow, you find you are wide awake and no amount of tossing and turning can help you fall asleep. Many people who experience this attribute it simply to insomnia, but only …
The feeling of grogginess after a night where you went to bed late or in which you tossed and turned can make it difficult to get through the next day. But when a sleeping disorder continuously impacts your ability to get enough quality sleep, the results can be more extreme than a few days of …
A day of feeling tired after you stayed up too late the night before or engaged in demanding physical work is not usually a serious concern since you can likely catch up on sleep later. But if you are constantly feeling tired for days or weeks in a row, this can be a problem. This …
How to Improve Your Quality of Sleep and Reduce Daytime Sleepiness Read More »
Sleepless nights lead to an uncomfortable next day. Without enough sleep, our bodies and minds begin to shut down. Our productivity decreases, causing potential problems with work, school, and spending time with friends and family. A lack of alertness can lead to dangerous situations and poor decisions. When you are not able to sleep the …
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