Insomnia so severe that it causes fear of sleep
On the afternoon of June 9, sharing at a workshop on sleep disorders, organized by the Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital, Dr. Pham Cong Huan said that a 40-year-old female patient PTB in Hanoi was hospitalized after a long period of fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and many sleepless nights.
Ms. B. said that she had never had trouble sleeping before. But recently, when her child entered the stressful transition exam period, and she was promoted to a management position, she was worried and closely monitored her child's studies while also worrying about her own work, so she often had to stay up late, past midnight, to sleep.
Doctor Hue examines a patient with insomnia (Photo: The Anh).
From sleeping less and less, 4-5 hours a night, she gradually had difficulty falling asleep, tossing and turning, sleeping 2-3 hours, then many nights almost without sleep. Therefore, every morning she was very tired, had difficulty concentrating, and was often irritable, affecting both her work and taking care of her children.
However, Ms. B. did not know that she had a sleep disorder. When her husband and children encouraged her to go to the doctor, she had to be hospitalized for inpatient treatment. She shared that every night she was afraid of going to bed because she had to lie awake all night waiting for the morning, while during the day she was lethargic and unable to concentrate due to fatigue.
As for the male patient TVH, he suffered from insomnia when he changed to a new job. From a truck driver, he switched to driving a car, had to pay attention to his clothes, time... which made him so anxious that he couldn't sleep, always feeling insecure.
Insomnia - the disease of the times
BSCKII Doan Thi Hue, Institute of Mental Health said that among sleep disorders, insomnia is the most common.
It is estimated that up to 1/3 of the population complains of insomnia, however, the number of people who are aware of the risks and go to the hospital for treatment is still limited.
In Vietnam, there is no complete data on insomnia, but the number of patients coming to the clinic for sleep disorders is increasing, but only about 15% receive treatment.
Doctor Hue said that insomnia can occur in anyone, both men and women, students, the elderly, people who often use stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, the elderly...
According to BSCKII Doan Thi Hue, signs of insomnia include:
- Difficulty falling asleep (over 30 minutes).
- Sleep lightly, wake up easily.
- Waking up in the middle of the night, waking up too early.
- Unrefreshing sleep.
Insomnia makes the body tired, always sleepy during the day; easily irritable, reduced concentration; reduced work performance; worried about sleep; use stimulants to stay awake.
According to Dr. Hue, many people cannot sleep at night, so they try to catch up on sleep in the morning. This is a completely wrong concept, creating a vicious cycle that makes them unable to sleep at night, due to sleeping too much during the day.
To prevent insomnia, people should have a regular lifestyle, go to bed and wake up at a certain time. In addition, they should exercise at least 30 minutes a day, reduce stimulants. Create a cool, quiet bedroom environment...
When there are warning signs of insomnia, you should see a doctor for a definitive diagnosis and timely treatment. Taking medication on your own or stopping medication without a prescription can have serious consequences.
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