COVID-19 makes you feel stressed? How does lack of sleep affect your health?

, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --biovalley,Are there any pressures? Remember what day it was today? If you have at least one of them, know that you are not alonethe 2019 coronavirus epidemic (COVID-19) pandemic causes millions of people to lose sleep, which can be a major loss of your overall health and well-beingUKNow interviewed Martha Rosenthal, a sleep medicine specialist who is in charge of pulmonary, intensive care and sleep medicine under the guidance of DrSara Pasha of the University of Kentucky Sleep Disorders CenterRosenthal is answering questions about sleep at stressful times and how to get back to healthwhy does this epidemic cause sleep problems?pandemic has changed one's sleep habits in many waysWe have all been forced to change our daily lives, including many who now work from homeWe are also facing increasing pressure and anxietyBoth of these factors may affect our ability to maintain enough sleep-wake cycles to form irregular sleep plans that alter our typical circadian rhythm patternsLack of social activity during the day can also lead to more intense and dramatic dreams at night, which is stressful for some peoplePicture Source: How Does Lack of Sleep Affect a Person's Daily Life?lack of sleep, or lack of sleep time or quality, can also lead to changes in mood, performance, and healthIf you are distracted, irritable, poorly thought, and under-energy, you are likely to be sleep-deprivedLack of sleep also increases our risk of high blood pressure
heart disease, obesity and diabetes Excessive daytime drowsiness can lead to sleepy driving accidents and injuries lack of sleep can also affect your immunity For example, our bodies produce a protein called cytokines This protein helps stimulate our body's immune response When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies are negatively affected -- and even studies have shown that lack of sleep before vaccination may weaken the vaccine's response How do you know you have sleep problems? One of the main symptoms of sleep problems is that they often feel bad during the day It is important to distinguish between lack of sleep and insomnia Lack of sleep is due to poor sleep quality or lack of sleep opportunities Insomnia occurs when you have a chance of sleeping, but you can't sleep Most people lack sleep, usually due to less sleep time, however, if you feel that you have enough sleep but still feel tired and sleepy, it is important to check if you have obstructive sleep apnea If you can't sleep or continue to sleep, you may suffer from insomnia It is important to discuss your insomnia symptoms with your primary care provider (PCP) as they may be a sign of anxiety or depression the most common sleep condition we treat in sleep clinics in the UK is obstructive sleep apnea This affects our ability to fall asleep and stay asleep Common symptoms include loud snoring, breathing difficulties, overweight, frequent nighttime sex, extreme daytime drowsiness, and poor sleep quality When should I see a doctor ? a lack of sleep is affecting your daily function or ability to work, including excessive daytime drowsiness, drowsy driving events, or difficulty sleeping, all of which are associated with chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke
or lung disease If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should contact your primary care provider for further guidance What are you doing at home to help ease your sleep problems
? In your daily life, there are some ways to consider change Picture Source: Perhaps Most Important Sleep Hygiene Changes in everyone's daily life can make this difficult, but it's important to still sleep in the bedroom Separate your work, your child's homework, meals and exercise from your bedroom maintain a fixed working time, bedtime and wake-up time make sure you get enough sleep (usually 7-10 hours per night) daytime exercise can promote good, high-quality sleep limit caffeine, nicotine and alcohol intake and don't eat too much before bed nap no more than 30 minutes during the day insist on a relaxing bedtime and don't use electronic devices create a comfortable sleeping environment what advice do you have for those with sleep apnea and CPAP therapy? many patients who have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea use a common therapy called cPAP machine In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were many questions about the use of CPAP as a ventilator or symptom support Patients should continue to wear cPAP as directed by their sleeping doctor If you have shortness of breath or breathing difficulties, contact your healthcare provider immediately CPAP machine users need to be aware that if you suspect that you may have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to be isolated from any bedroom partner, as the CPAP machine can atomize droplets of the virus (BioValleyBioon.com) References: Pandemic Get You? How love sleep affects s health don't't let the coronavirus pandemic rob you of you sleep