What to do if you can’t sleep for several days in a row

It is very common to be unable to sleep for several consecutive days in life. There are many reasons for this phenomenon. Living environment, living habits, etc. may all cause this phenomenon. It may also be caused by neurasthenia. It is best to observe first, adjust through diet, and then participate in more exercises. The diet must be diversified, and try not to be too excited if you have shallow sleep. You can soak your feet in hot water every night. If it still cannot be relieved, go to the hospital as soon as possible.

What to do if you can't sleep for several days in a row

1. Go to scenic spots and walk in the fields when you have nothing to do. The air there is very fresh and will make you relax because of the high content of negative oxygen ions. Negative oxygen ions can improve sleep, regulate autonomic nerves, and have anti-oxidation and anti-aging effects. The national key book "Modern Physical Therapy" provides many detailed descriptions of air ion therapy. The ecological negative ion generator with a negative ion system and a pollutant collection system can effectively boost spirits, improve mood, and improve the quality of insomnia, creating a real forest environment for you and your family.

2. Don't drink coffee, strong tea or smoke before going to bed. These substances have a certain negative impact on falling asleep. You can drink some milk or light green tea.

3. Insomnia can cause dark circles. It is recommended to apply some vitamin E capsules around the eyes before going to bed. The cheapest kind will do. It can not only reduce and eliminate dark circles, but also reduce fine lines around the eyes and prevent crow's feet.

4. Frequent consumption of porridge or sweet soup made from red dates, coix seeds, corn, millet and other foods that replenish qi and blood, because constant insomnia will cause a person to have insufficient qi and blood and become weak;

5. Before going to bed, you can put your hands on your lower abdomen, use abdominal breathing, shift your attention to your lower abdomen, and count silently. You can fall asleep quickly and it also has the effect of slimming your abdomen.

What causes frequent insomnia?

(1) Psychological factors: Anxiety, depression, tension, excitement, anger or excessive thinking caused by various conflicts and difficulties in life and work can lead to insomnia and nightmares.

(2) Physiological factors: Mental stress, hunger, fatigue, sexual excitement and some diseases such as arthritis, ulcers, angina pectoris, migraine, asthma, arrhythmia, etc. can all cause insomnia. As we age, sleep patterns may change and cause insomnia. People with thalamic lesions may experience a perverted sleep rhythm, that is, they sleep during the day and are awake at night.

(3) Drug factors: Drinking, drug abuse, drug dependence and withdrawal symptoms can all lead to insomnia and nightmares. Common drugs include stimulants, sedatives, thyroid hormone, contraceptives, antiarrhythmic drugs, etc.

(4) Bad environment and habits: Bad environment or bad habits can affect sleep for most people. For example, noise, light intensity, heat or cold can all lead to insomnia and nightmares. Overeating or hunger, strenuous exercise before going to bed, and irregular work and rest can all affect sleep.

(5) Age factor: The older you are, the higher the incidence of insomnia.

(6) Others: such as those who engage in mental work, overuse of the brain, living in a noisy environment, or drinking too much alcohol, tea, or coffee.

(7) Related to a person’s emotional state: Many people lack knowledge about emotional disorders and do not know that emotional disorders are a disease. They often ignore emotional disorders themselves and pay too much attention to symptoms such as insomnia, nightmares, and pain that are associated with emotional disorders. Not knowing how to regulate and improve one’s emotions, one exaggerates experiences that are not very objective.

(8) Differences in individual functional status: Different individuals have different perceptions of dreams. Even for the same individual, the degree of their perception of dreams may vary depending on their functional status at different times. Therefore, some people have more and stronger dreams during a period of time, and fewer and weaker dreams during another period of time. It is suggested that you can make yourself happier, don't think too much about trivial things, eat less for dinner, eat a lighter meal, and drink some hot milk before going to bed.