Insomnia can significantly disrupt daily life, leading to irritability, exhaustion, and difficulty focusing. It’s not just a nuisance; it’s also associated with various health risks, including obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Chronic insomnia, affecting 10-15% of the global population, can escalate if left untreated, making early intervention crucial.
The approach to dealing with insomnia depends on whether it occurs alongside other conditions. Insomnia often coexists with mental disorders like depression, anxiety, or substance abuse. In such cases, treatment may involve medications such as antidepressants or cognitive behavioral therapy tailored to address both conditions. Conversely, primary insomnia, occurring independently of other disorders, is targeted directly during treatment.
Insomnia is often associated with disrupted brainwave patterns, particularly in the alpha, theta, and delta frequencies crucial for relaxation and sleep. When these brainwave patterns are dysregulated, it can lead to difficulties falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep. For example, excessive beta brainwave activity, typically associated with alertness and wakefulness, can interfere with the transition to sleep and contribute to insomnia.
BrainCore Therapy neurofeedback at Balance Atlanta helps with insomnia by targeting the underlying brainwave dysregulation associated with sleep disturbances. Using advanced technology and specialized training sessions, BrainCore Therapy neurofeedback aims to train the brain to achieve more balanced and regulated brainwave patterns conducive to restful sleep.
By providing real-time feedback to the brain during sessions, individuals learn to self-regulate their brain activity, promoting relaxation and improved sleep quality. Over time, this process helps individuals develop healthier sleep patterns, reducing insomnia symptoms and enhancing overall sleep satisfaction.