My Mom Is Not Getting Consistent Sleep , She Is

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2020

Question: My mom is not getting consistent sleep , she is not able to sleep more than 5 hours in 24 hours, but no headache .

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Does she have any anxiety or depression issues.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your mother's details. Lack of sleep can be due to psychiatric issues such as anxiety or depression. If there are no specific reasons for sleep disorder, it is called as primary insomnia.

The choice of treatment depends on wether it is related to psychiatric issues or whether it is primary insomnia.

Please get back, if you require any further information.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (16 minutes later)

There is No sign of anxiety no depression, she is very much fine except sleep problem

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Then, simple measures would help.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for clarifying.

She can try the following measures to improve sleep

1. Eat dinner two hours before sleep time,

2. Walk for 30 minutes in evenings,

3. Warm shower in evenings may help,

4. Avoid watching TV serials (especially with sad or negative events) at nights.

5. Switch off lights and keep phones in silent mode; avoid whatsapp, etc at the time of sleeping.

Most likely, she would benefit with these measures.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar