I often sleep until three or four in the morning and wake up, what's going on? Or these 3 diseases are 'at fault'
Ms. Yang is in her early 30s this year and is a project manager of a software company. She is usually busy with work.
After working on a project some time ago, I originally wanted to take a good rest for a few days, but I couldn't sleep for a few days. I could only sleep for about two hours a night, and I woke up when there was a little movement.
When I went to the hospital for treatment, the doctor thought it was insomnia caused by stress. Fortunately, the doctor said it could be cured, so Ms. Yang actively cooperated with the doctor for treatment, and the effect was quite satisfactory.
1. How is your sleep quality?
The China Sleep Research Association pointed out that there are more than 300 million people with sleep disorders in China, which is 10% higher than the world average.
The "2021 China Sleep Index Report" pointed out that the average sleep duration of Chinese people has dropped from 8.8 hours in 2013 to 6.69 hours in 2020, and sleep problems are plaguing many people.
Many people suffer from insomnia, so what kind of sleep is insomnia? Insomnia refers to the sleep environment and opportunity are suitable, but the quality of sleep is still not good, and social functions during the day are affected.
Difficulty falling asleep, waking up early, persistent sleep disturbance, sleeping less than 6.5 hours, and accompanied by symptoms such as daytime fatigue, inability to concentrate, and physical discomfort are all symptoms of insomnia.
2. What's the matter with waking up in the middle of the night and having difficulty falling asleep again?
What's wrong with waking up in the middle of the night and having trouble falling asleep? Occasionally waking up in the middle of the night is a normal physiological phenomenon, such as going to bed too early, taking a long nap, too hot in the room, addiction to mobile phones, drinking before going to bed, etc., may cause waking up in the middle of the night. But if you often wake up in the middle of the night, you should be alert to the possibility of the following diseases.
1. Mild depression
Mildly depressed patients will often wake up in the middle of the night, which is caused by low levels of serotonin in the brain, and insufficient levels of serotonin may cause early awakening symptoms.
2. Sleep Apnea
People with sleep apnea may also experience early awakening symptoms.
3. Thyroid problems
An overactive or underactive thyroid can lead to abnormal sleep problems. Overactivity can lead to rapid heartbeat, insomnia and anxiety, and underactive thyroid can increase the risk of sleep apnea.
3. Don't do 3 things before going to bed, good sleep will come naturally
The quality of sleep is related to many factors. To ensure a good sleep, it is recommended not to do three things before going to bed.
1. Don't drink strong tea
The caffeine in strong tea will refresh the mind, lead to high spirits, and cause difficulty in falling asleep.
2. Don't eat too much
Eating too much before going to bed will increase the burden on the stomach and cause insomnia. It is recommended that dinner is seven full.
3. Avoid getting emotional
Don't be too excited before going to bed, it may cause the brain to be excited and make it difficult to fall asleep and affect the quality of sleep.
There are many people with sleep disorders around us. Some may be normal physiological phenomena, while others may be caused by diseases. We must learn to treat them differently.
Seek medical attention as soon as possible if any abnormality is found. To ensure good sleep quality, try not to drink strong tea before going to bed, not to eat too full, to avoid being too emotional, etc.
References:
[1] "Last night, did you sleep well? ". CCTV News. 2022-03-20
[2] "Waking up early in the middle of the night" can no longer sleep... Self-examination for 9 physical conditions. Life Times. 2022-06-22
[3] "What should I do if I always wake up in the middle of the night? American "Prevention" Magazine: Avoid These Sleep-disturbing Things". Life Times. 2019-10-25
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