Who is stealing people’s sleep?

  Insomnia is a disease and must be treated for more than 4 weeks “Clinical findings show that only a minority of insomnia patients seek help from psychologists, neurologists and other specialists, and the vast majority never take drugs or use other methods to improve their sleep.” Long-term frequent insomnia is a disease that requires medical attention.  Insomnia” patients show “a high three low a” characteristics, that is, high prevalence, low consultation rate, low diagnosis rate, low treatment efficiency, health risks. Some people do not know they are “insomnia” patients, more often they come to the hospital for examination because of headaches and dizziness. However, their sleep quality is found to be very poor when they are tested by instruments. Studies have found that 43% of patients with untreated insomnia have confused thinking and judgment, 59% have a general decline in memory, 83% are easily frustrated and irritated, 42% are emotionally out of control, and 47% are depressed.  Sleep is an extremely important physiological function that sustains life. Therefore, the phenomenon of insomnia must be paid attention to.  How to overcome sleep disorders: 1. Do not force yourself. Lying in bed, do not force yourself to sleep, you can get up and read a book, sleepy and then lie down to sleep.  2, pay attention to sleep hygiene. The bedroom should be as quiet as possible, away from light, the temperature is appropriate. You can soak your feet before going to bed, drink a glass of hot milk and keep your mood calm. “Insomnia patients taking sedative drugs such as Valium for a long time can have adverse reactions and even form drug dependence.” Ji Changlock suggested that traditional medical methods such as acupuncture can be considered to inhibit the excitatory nerves of the brain and promote rapid sleep.  3, to develop lifestyle habits. “Do not drink coffee, spirits before sleep, should not be strenuous exercise, emotional excitement or watching nerve-stimulating movies. Some people love to go online or read WeChat before bed, both the content and the stimulation of light can affect sleep.” Liu Xintong said.  Insomnia disease duration less than 4 weeks generally does not require treatment, greater than 4 weeks less than 6 months, may lead to brain dysfunction, and must be treated in a timely manner.