Treating a patient who has insomnia can be challenging. When the patient insists they haven’t slept in weeks despite evidence to the contrary. It’s frustrating enough. And yet, regardless of your best efforts, they continue to claim that they cannot sleep. The patient is insistent that they cannot sleep, despite their partner’s assertions that they … Read more
Recuperating from surgery requires a good night’s sleep. There is some evidence that patients who obtain enough sleep in the hospital after surgery have improved cognitive, respiratory, immunological, and pain-tolerance functions. Sleep problems are typical postoperative complaints. The bright lights and constant noise of hospitals can make it difficult to get to sleep and stay … Read more
Changes in sleep habits, such as feeling drowsy earlier, getting up earlier, or sleeping less deeply, are natural occurrences as we age. But, it is not a natural aspect of aging to experience insomnia symptoms like difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling exhausted. Even as you age, a good night’s sleep is … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve made a fantastic decision to end your smoking habit. But now you might be concerned that you won’t be able to get enough rest. Nicotine withdrawal frequently causes insomnia. Therefore, new ex-smokers may sleep more than normal during this time. In addition, the gradual withdrawal from nicotine and other drugs throughout the day … Read more
You’re not alone if you usually fall asleep thinking about how lucky you are to get a few hours of sleep each night after counting sheep (in the thousands) and making a wish upon a star. Even though the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises that adults get seven hours of sleep each night, about … Read more
Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? Different individuals have varying needs when it comes to sleep. Still, most adults should aim to get seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Age does not affect the required amount of sleep, even though you may find yourself requiring less of it as you get … Read more
You probably couldn’t wait to get home and sleep in your bed, away from the prying eyes of nurses and the glare of harsh hospital lights, unless you gave birth at home. You and your baby could finally take naps whenever you pleased. Why is it just as difficult to sleep when you get home? … Read more
Suppose you were suddenly unable to go to sleep. No, not a few nights of sleeplessness here and there or even the chronic sleep deficit that most of us in the contemporary world have grown to accept as usual. Instead, picture what it’s like to be entirely unable to fall asleep at any time, to … Read more
Are you suffering from insomnia? It could be COVID-19! Scientists studying the virus believe that the mutating virus may be presenting itself in other, previously unexplored symptoms. This could be sleeplessness or cold sweats at night, in addition to the more well-known ones associated with a COVID-19 infection, such as fever, body aches, and loss … Read more
If you suffer from insomnia, you’ll know exactly how debilitating the condition can be. A lack of sleep affects every aspect of your life, from your performance at work to your relationship with your loved ones. And sometimes, just getting through the day can feel like an impossible task. But thankfully, there are several treatments … Read more