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Sleep deprivation psychosis treatment is an effective options towards helping individuals treat their symptoms. Getting a good night’s sleep shouldn’t be a luxury. Regular sleep is a fundamental part of having good physical health, but did you know that over time, not sleeping enough can also negatively impact your mental health? Novu Wellness recognizes how important establishing a healthy cycle of sleep is to feeling good. This is particularly true if a person already has a mental health disorder.
For this reason, we offer treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis. We help people treat their symptoms as well as their overall mental health disorders. We believe in matching each person with the right types of therapy and prescription medications to give them optimal physical and mental health.
What is Sleep Deprivation Psychosis?
On average, adults should get seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Teenagers and kids require even more than that. When someone establishes a pattern of not getting enough sleep, it is considered sleep deprivation. When someone goes long enough without sleeping, they can develop psychosis. Additionally, when deprived of adequate sleep, the brain has difficulty functioning at full capacity. This can mean a person has cognitive difficulties such as thinking clearly or making decisions. Sleep deprivation psychosis causes a person to lose touch with reality and have trouble distinguishing between what’s real and what’s not real. Psychosis also keeps a person from interacting rationally or effectively with others.
Symptoms of sleep deprivation psychosis can begin after going 24 hours without sleep and intensify as the person stays awake even longer. Because this lack of ability to sleep can stem from having a mental health disorder, it’s important to seek treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis.
Is Sleep Deprivation Psychosis a Mental Illness?
Sleep deprivation psychosis is not classified as a mental illness, but it can be a symptom of having one. In fact, sleep deprivation can contribute to developing a mental health disorder.
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Types of Sleep Deprivation Psychosis
There are three types of sleep deprivation psychosis. The first is Acute Sleep Deprivation, which happens as a result of going just a few days or less without adequate sleep. Another type is Chronic Sleep Deprivation, which happens when someone does not sleep enough for three months or longer. Last, a person can have Chronic Sleep Deficiency, also known as Insufficient Sleep. This happens to people whose sleep is often disturbed and they do not sleep enough hours in a row. Treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis is available for all three types of this illness.
What Causes Sleep Deprivation Psychosis?
Sleep deprivation psychosis can happen as a result of several different reasons including:
Lifestyle: This includes leading a sedentary lifestyle, not establishing a routine of when a person gets up and goes to bed, and engaging in screen time within an hour of bedtime.
Poor habits related to sleeping: People go to sleep and stay asleep more easily if they have a dark, climate-controlled bedroom with no background noise. They should also avoid caffeine and heavy meals within a few hours of bedtime.
Overpacked schedule: Working too many hours or committing to too much in relation to education can make it difficult to sleep well.
Medical issues: Someone with chronic pain or who has an anxiety disorder often finds it difficult to get uninterrupted sleep.
Sleep disorders: Sleep apnea and sleepwalking can contribute to a severe lack of sleep. Seeking treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis will include identifying the source of the illness so a plan can be made to combat it.
How Does Sleep Deprivation Psychosis Treatment in Atlanta Work?
Our treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis includes a full assessment of each person so we understand their exact diagnosis. This allows us to create a menu of therapies for the person to attend that address their specific needs. We discover what issues and mental health disorders contribute to a poor sleep pattern and work to resolve them. As a person begins to heal from illnesses such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and more, they find a new balance in how they sleep.
Effects of No Sleep
When someone goes without adequate sleep, it can impact their lives in several ways. The person becomes at risk of getting involved in an accident related to driving or operating machinery. They will have difficulty performing well on the job or in school. Sleep deprivation is often associated with mental health disorders like depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety. It can be a symptom of these mental illnesses or lead to developing one of them.
Sleep deprivation can also lead to developing medical issues such as:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Cardiovascular disease
- Poor hormone production and regulation
- Diabetes
- Immunodeficiency
How We Treat Sleep Deprivation
Our staff of highly experienced and dedicated therapists leads people in several types of therapy. These include:
- Psychotherapy
- Holistic therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)
- Family therapy
- Brain mapping
As part of our treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis, we also offer medications that promote relaxation and a better ability to sleep. Some work on a short-term basis, while others provide great results when taken long-term.
Begin Treatment for Sleep Deprivation Psychosis in Atlanta Today
Do you find it difficult to get quality sleep for several hours on a regular basis? If so, does it make it hard to enjoy good mental and physical health? Novu Wellness believes every person deserves to get structured care that improves their ability to sleep. We offer treatment for sleep deprivation psychosis that attacks the problem from different angles. Our therapists provide multi-disciplinary therapy sessions that help people address unresolved issues and learn healthy coping skills. We also provide access to prescription medications that work in conjunction with this to help you get a good night’s sleep.
Are you ready to get the help you deserve so you can sleep better? Contact us now and talk to one of our admissions staff members to find out how to get started.
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At Novu Wellness, we believe that each individual suffering deserves mental health recovery. Our specialists work with each client using a trauma-informed approach to help you manage and recover from the symptoms of mental health disorders.
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