I often sleep until three or four o'clock in the morning, what's the matter? Or these 3 diseases are 'mischief'
Ms. Yang is in her early 30s this year and is a project manager of a software company. She must be busy with work.
After I was busy with a project some time ago, I 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 woke up when there was any 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 the treatment, and the effect was quite satisfactory.
1. How is your sleep quality?
The Chinese 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 opportunities are suitable, but the sleep quality is still poor, and the social function during the day is affected.
Symptoms such as difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, sleep persistence disorder, and sleep time of less than 6.5 hours, accompanied by daytime fatigue, inattention, and physical discomfort, are all symptoms of insomnia.
2. Why do I often wake up in the middle of the night and find it difficult to fall asleep?
Why do I often wake up in the middle of the night and find it difficult to fall back asleep? Occasional waking up in the middle of the night is a normal physiological phenomenon, such as going to bed too early, taking a long nap, the room is too hot, addicted to watching mobile phones, drinking alcohol 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 often wake up in the middle of the night, which is caused by low levels of serotonin in the brain. Insufficient serotonin levels may cause early awakening symptoms.
2. Sleep apnea
People with sleep apnea may also experience symptoms of early awakening.
3. Thyroid problems
An overactive or underactive thyroid can lead to sleep disturbances. An overactive thyroid can lead to rapid heart rate, which can lead to insomnia and anxiety. An 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. Do not drink strong tea
The caffeine in strong tea can 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 to have a seven-point full dinner.
3. Avoid getting emotional
Don't be too emotional before going to bed, it may cause brain excitement and make it difficult to fall asleep, affecting sleep quality.
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.
Once abnormalities are found, seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you want to ensure a good sleep quality, try not to drink strong tea before going to bed, don't eat too much, avoid emotional excitement, etc.
References:
[1] "Did you sleep well last night?" ". CCTV News. 2022-03-20
[2] ""Wake up early in the middle of the night" and can't fall asleep again...Self-examination of whether there are 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 Disruptions". Life Times. 2019-10-25
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