Often Wake Up In The Middle Of The Night And Find It Difficult To Go Back To Sleep?

Hello Mainstay,

Complaints of frequent awakenings in the middle of the night and difficulty falling back asleep are symptoms of insomnia. When you can't sleep well at night, your activities in the morning and afternoon are often disrupted. Insomnia can be triggered by various things, namely:

Psychological problems: excessive anxiety, depression, stress Poor lifestyle: habit of staying up late, irregular sleep time, alcohol consumption, excessive caffeine consumption, eating before bed Uncomfortable environmental factors Side effects of drugs such as asthma drugs, antidepressants, allergy drugs, epilepsy drugs , non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Medical problems: pain, breathing problems, shortness of breath, heart problems, nervous disorders, acid reflux disease To help reduce your complaints, you can do the following tips:

Identify the triggers of insomnia above Do relaxation Manage stress well Create a comfortable sleeping atmosphere and environment: turn off lights, keep gadgets away, don't bring work in bed, use aromatherapy, use eye and ear plugs Drink warm milk before bed Take a warm shower before bed Do not eat heavily 2 hours before bedtime Exercise regularly Avoid taking too long naps, limit naps to 30 minutes. If this sleep disorder starts to interfere with your life, you should consult a psychiatrist directly, yes. The doctor will analyze the cause of your insomnia and provide the right treatment for you, either with cognitive behavioral therapy or medication if needed.

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Thanks and hope it helps,

dr. Devika Y