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If You’re Having Trouble Sleeping During the Pandemic, We Have Answers for Your Questions

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Insomnia rooted in sleep deprivation and inability to sleep due to pandemic effects is termed coronasomia- sounds familiar? The American Medical Association claims that job loss, social isolation, disrupted routines, and an overall feeling of uncertainty have caused a surge in this particular sleeping disorder.

These claims were also backed by research carried out by the University of Arizona, where half of 1,000 participants reported experiencing sleep disturbances and insomnia during the coronavirus pandemic.

Chief Operating Officer of Amerisleep and sleep expert, Joey Holt, claims that guests have been reporting sleep-related problems since the beginning of the pandemic. These customers blame their sleeplessness due to worry concerning their own or a loved one’s health.

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Repercussions of Coronasomia

Sleep is essential to maintain a healthy body and life. If victims continue to ignore its existence, profound health issues are bound to arise in a matter of weeks. This may include, but is not limited to, depression, anxiety, stress, and even elevated blood pressure levels. Express Scripts confirms this hypothesis, reporting a 14.8% spike in sleep medication sales, an 18.6% spike in antidepressant sales, and a 34.1% spike in anti-anxiety medication sales.

Combating Coronasomia

Considering the fact that sleep disorders were on the rise way before the pandemic, victims must seek ways to combat the problem. If you or a loved one is suffering from coronasomia, be sure to use or recommend the following tips accordingly.

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Tip 1

The body has an internal clock of its own that responds to environmental stimuli. If you ensure a good dose of bright light early in the morning, whether it be natural or artificial, your sleep pattern will improve. Since the pandemic is keeping you indoors, try sneaking out for a healthy morning walk or run and reap the rewards at nighttime.

Tip 2

Work from home does not mean that you turn the private space of your bedroom into a workspace. Keep your work out of the bedroom and set it up as a place for relaxation only. Additionally, set a curfew on your screen time and activate ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode on it before setting it down.

Tip 3

You don’t need us to explain the effects of coffee on the human body. Since caffeine requires up to 8 hours to metabolize, we suggest you stick to a strict no-coffee-after-2-pm- protocol.

Tip 4

Try not to take any naps during the day, no matter how sleepy you might get. If you’re sleepy to the point of no reprieve, take a break and freshen up. You’ll thank yourself for this at night.

Tip 5

Anxiety and other mental health issues can get the best of us after a long a tiring day. Therefore, therapists suggest unwinding your daily activity and emotions by relaxing yourself before bedtime. Meditation tends to work best for this purpose.

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Remember that times are difficult for everyone alike, and it is your responsibility to maintain optimal health and advise the same to your loved ones.

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