Sleep disorders, insomnia
Sleep difficulties
Insomnia, disrupted sleep patterns, or excessive sleepiness.
Sleep deficiency is linked to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, obesity, and depression.
Did you know that you can actually sleep too much?
How many hours of sleep do medical professionals recommend? 7 to 9 hours of sleep.
Most healthy adults need at least seven hours of sleep each night. Infants, young children, and teenagers should get more sleep to support growth and development. Prioritize getting enough sleep each night to stay happy, healthy, and sharp.
Source: The Sleep Foundation
Symptoms
Reduced alertness
Shortened attention span
Slower than normal reaction time
Poorer judgement
Reduced awareness of the environment and situation
Reduced decision-making skills
Poorer memory
Reduced concentration
Treatments that have worked for other patients
Go to bed the same time every night in a cool quiet dark bedroom
Lower the lights 1 hour before bedtime to relax your body
Slow down, meditate 15 min or read a book before sleeping
Think of all the good things you did today, be kind to yourself!
Think of the way your kids or close relations you love smiled to you
Do the 3-2-1-0 exercise
3 hours before sleeping, no more food or alcohol
2 hours before bed, no more work
1 hour before bed, no more screen time
0 screens in the bedroom, no blue light before sleeping
Do not give in to anxious thoughts, meditate before bedtime
