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There are two kinds of people: those who can fall asleep the moment their head hits the pillow, and those who spend endless hours doomscrolling, unable to drift off. If you’re reading this, chances are you belong to the second category or know someone who does.
Disrupted sleep patterns and insomnia are growing problems in India and should be a major concern, as a lack of sleep can lead to a range of physical and mental health issues.
Why can’t you fall asleep - Dr Satish Ramaiah, the executive director of psychiatry services at Sukoon Health, Bangalore, tells India Today that there are various underlying causes why someone can’t fall asleep. Sleep is an extremely complex process, and there are multiple factors - physical, mental and environmental - that impact it. Knowing what disrupts your sleep is very important, as it can help you sleep better. Dr Vibhu Kawatra, a pulmonologist, sleep expert and allergy specialist in Delhi, lists the various reasons;
1 Screen time
2 Stress and anxiety
3 Irregular sleep schedule
4 Caffeine and stimulants
5 Poor sleep environment
6 Lack of physical exercise
7 Mental Health Issues
8 Diet and habits
9 Medications
10 Chronic health conditions
What can sleep debt do to your body?
We often deliberately disrupt our sleep schedule for that latest movie or one more episode, but sleep loss can have profound effects on the body, influencing both physical and mental health.
How to actually fix it?
The internet is filled with various tips on how to fix your sleep cycle. Additionally, the Indian market is flooded with supplements and gadgets claiming to help.
1 Figure out what is causing the disruption
2 Build a proper sleep cycle
3 Control your waking-up time
4 Limit light exposure before bedtime
5 Don't try too hard
6 Manage little things
Sources - https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/lifestyle/wellness/story/how-to-actually-fix-your-sleep-cycle-2579134-2024-08-09