What to do about distraction, restlessness and insomnia

Patients with symptoms of agitation, restlessness and insomnia are first considered to be related to physiological factors, such as a noisier environment and mental tension. When the symptoms are mild, they can be observed first and relieved by adapting to the environment, shifting attention or stabilizing emotions, etc. No special treatment is usually required. If the patient’s symptoms are more pronounced, they are considered to be related to pathological factors, and suitable treatment should be selected according to the following different conditions: 1. Sleep disorder: i.e., disorder to fall asleep or to stay asleep, which may manifest as symptoms of distraction, restlessness and insomnia. Can be treated by acupuncture, massage, and appropriate exercise, such as symptoms are heavy and last for a long time, you can also choose drug treatment, such as eszopiclone, dexrazoxane, etc., drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor; 2, depression or anxiety disorders: depression, anxiety disorders are affective mental disorders, usually manifested as slow thinking, distraction, restlessness, insomnia and early awakening, etc., in serious cases can appear Pessimistic despair and other emotions, usually need psychotherapy and drug treatment, according to medical advice to choose tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines, etc. for treatment; 3, hyperthyroidism: patients with hyperthyroidism, often manifested as mental hyperactivity, may lead to symptoms such as distraction, restlessness and insomnia. Usually, medication can be used, mainly choosing antithyroid drugs and adjuvant drugs, which are more effective but less damaging. Methimazole, propylthiouracil and other drugs should be chosen for treatment under the guidance of a doctor. Radioactive iodine therapy or surgery can also be chosen. Patients with symptoms of distraction, restlessness and insomnia should choose the corresponding treatment according to the severity of the patient’s condition. If the patient’s symptoms continue to show no improvement or develop concomitant symptoms, he or she should seek medical attention and actively receive treatment. Patients should try to maintain a calm state of mind in life, and can choose to listen to music, do handicrafts, practice calligraphy and other ways to make the mood stable, so as to gradually relieve the symptoms.