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Suggest Treatment For Severe Insomnia

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Posted on Mon, 5 Dec 2016
Question: Hi,
I am have sleeping disorder problem almost 4 years now, if i don't get sleep on a day then it will continue for next 2 or 3 days with same problem then atmost after 2 or 3 days again i will be regular to sleep. Not sure exact reason why i have this . Please let me know how can i get rid of this problem. I do software job since 9 years so far. When ever i dont have sleep on whole night, i will feel whole body with tight muscles .

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think practice of sleep hygiene and stress management can help you

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description I feel there is more probability of excessive stress of work and than of not getting sleep rather than true sleep disorder.
I say this because occasional sleep disturbance is common across the population and few people get worried about their health/sleep after getting difficulty to fall asleep and than excessive ruminations spoils chances of sleep for next few days.

In my view two things are required for this.
First obviously sleep hygiene. Although it is lengthy topic to discuss but I am posting a friendly URL of article authored by me.In essence you will find important Dos and DONTs to do to have proper sleep.

The url is as follows
https://www.icliniq.com/articles/emotional-and-mental-health/how-to-sleep-better-tips-for-getting-a-good-nights-sleep


Second thing there is need to manage the stress associated with work and daily life
I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your sleeping problem.

1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets. I understand it is difficult but worth trying.

2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms.

3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Make it a daily habit and incorporate in your lifestyle. Believe me it makes wonders. There is no need to go to gym or use any expensive workout instruments.

4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.

5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.


6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs.
The work pressure is high: Call it a day, take a short leave and hit out to picnic spot which you always wanted to go
Spend time with your family and friends.

7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes

8. Avoid late night socialization

9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen for longer time

10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very helpful.

11. Meditation and Yoga

I hope this helps you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Insomnia

Brief Answer: I think practice of sleep hygiene and stress management can help you Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description I feel there is more probability of excessive stress of work and than of not getting sleep rather than true sleep disorder. I say this because occasional sleep disturbance is common across the population and few people get worried about their health/sleep after getting difficulty to fall asleep and than excessive ruminations spoils chances of sleep for next few days. In my view two things are required for this. First obviously sleep hygiene. Although it is lengthy topic to discuss but I am posting a friendly URL of article authored by me.In essence you will find important Dos and DONTs to do to have proper sleep. The url is as follows https://www.icliniq.com/articles/emotional-and-mental-health/how-to-sleep-better-tips-for-getting-a-good-nights-sleep Second thing there is need to manage the stress associated with work and daily life I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your sleeping problem. 1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets. I understand it is difficult but worth trying. 2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 liter a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms. 3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Make it a daily habit and incorporate in your lifestyle. Believe me it makes wonders. There is no need to go to gym or use any expensive workout instruments. 4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing. 5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast. 6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs. The work pressure is high: Call it a day, take a short leave and hit out to picnic spot which you always wanted to go Spend time with your family and friends. 7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning. Take break for 5 minutes every 30 minutes. Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes 8. Avoid late night socialization 9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen for longer time 10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very helpful. 11. Meditation and Yoga I hope this helps you. If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you. If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients. In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386 Thanks and regards.