Anxiety-Related Sleep Disturbance
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Sleep disorder due to anxiety describes difficulties falling asleep that are related to states of anxiety, when worry or mental activation interferes with falling or staying asleep.
Common symptoms: Difficulty falling asleep, nighttime awakenings, racing thoughts at bedtime, unrefreshing sleep, and tiredness or irritability during the day.
Common causes: Stress, persistent worries, fast-paced lifestyles, and irregular sleep habits that fuel a cycle between anxiety and insomnia.
Which specialist treats it? The psychologist and the psychiatrist are the right professionals to address the relationship between anxiety and sleep. If sleepless nights become common and affect your day-to-day life, seeking professional guidance can help you regain more stable rest.
Data on 1,497 doctors who treat anxiety-related sleep disturbance
Which specialist treats anxiety-related sleep disturbance?
Sleep disorder due to anxiety is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or neurologist; in children, a pediatrician is the specialist to see. See a specialist if anxiety is keeping you from falling asleep or resting properly.
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Doctors specialized in anxiety-related sleep disturbance
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Katherine Mawcinitt Backmann
Frequently asked questions
What is anxiety-related sleep disturbance?
Sleep disorder due to anxiety describes difficulties falling asleep that are related to states of anxiety, when worry or mental activation interferes with falling or staying asleep.
Which doctor treats anxiety-related sleep disturbance?
Sleep disorder due to anxiety is treated by a psychologist or psychiatrist, with support from a psychoanalyst or neurologist; in children, a pediatrician is the specialist to see. See a specialist if anxiety is keeping you from falling asleep or resting properly.