Sleeping Problems

Many people have difficulty in falling asleep, or they may wake up during the night or earlier than the scheduled time, and thus they do not get enough hours of sleep.

A large percentage of adults complain of difficulty sleeping on a small number of days during the week. Some may deal with the sleeping problem by taking sleeping pills or herbs, or they may leave the problem unresolved in the belief that the problem will go away after a while without their intervention, but the problem remains unresolved!!!

What Is The Importance Of Getting Good Sleep?

People get used to sleeping at night and waking up in the morning to practice life activities, and this routine is optimal for the health of our bodies, regardless of our violation of this rule due to life circumstances in some cases.

 In general, a person needs to sleep 7-8 hours a day, even if some think that he practices the activities of daily life well with sleeping for a few hours.

It is important for a person to sleep well at night, as this helps the body fight diseases, feel energized in the morning, feel generally optimistic, work effectively, fight feelings of depression, and maintain good health. Getting a good night’s sleep is part of the normal routine of daily life.

What Should Be Done When Having Sleeping Problems/Difficulty?

When facing difficulty sleeping, a person should visit a specialized doctor, as there are a number of factors that may cause sleep problems, and some of them may be considered indicators of some diseases. With a good evaluation, the doctor may need to know important details about the problem.

The time period when you have difficulty sleeping, if you relax a little during the day (napping);

types of sleep problems; Difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or getting up earlier than the scheduled time or three;

If you have experienced any life stress recently; If you feel depressed, sad, or in pain;

What to eat or drink before going to sleep and if you take any medication before bed.

What Is The Treatment Of Sleeping Problems?

It depends on the cause and type of sleep problem a person has. In general, your doctor may suggest:

• Changing your lifestyle that includes things a person may do during the day or before going to sleep.
• Direct treatment of the disease or condition that causes the problem of sleep.
• Prescribe medication for severe difficulty sleeping.

Tips To Avoid Sleeping Difficulty 

• Avoid coffee and stimulants before bedtime.
• Avoid reading and watching TV while lying down to sleep.
• Avoid having a clock or alarm clock in your room.
• Set your wake-up time, regardless of when you sleep.
• Exercise during the day.
• Use the bed only for sleeping.
• Take note of your sleeping hours.