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Lack of sleep and mental health: Although most people already know that sleep is very important to stay healthy, but this information is not enough. The truth is that sleep affects our mental state. The research so far has proved that good sleep is related to our mental and emotional health. Lack of good sleep, Mental and Emotional Health The reason for the weakening of can also be the reason and the result.
Depression, stress And it becomes difficult to get good sleep in other mental diseases. Also, lack of insomnia or good sleep can be a factor in the onset of mental problems. Improvement in sleep can improve your mental health, as well as a medium of treatment of many mental disorders.
Sleep is often ignored in today’s fast pace. Running mobiles till late night, working overtime or getting entangled in anxiety all these spoil the quality of sleep. But do you know that sleep directly affects mental health? Constant poor sleep not only increases fatigue or irritability, but can also become the root of problems like depression, anxiety and memory weakness.
What are the problems that increase in sleep?
Dr. Santram Verma, Senior Physician at the District Hospital in Ghaziabad, says thatWhen we do not sleep properly, the mind does not get time to relax and reset. During sleep, the brain processes the day -to -day information, collects the day -long memory and maintains an emotional balance. If sleep remains incomplete, then these problems stop, which can cause many mental problems.
Stress hormone (cortisol) increases
A major effect of poor sleep also has on stress and anxiety. When the body and brain do not rest completely, the level of stress hormones (cortisol) starts to rise. Due to this, there is a feeling like restlessness, fear and nervousness in the mind. Many times this condition can reach a panic attack.
Mental effects of poor sleep
The mood swing and irritability increases- by getting less sleep, the brain is not able to calm down, due to which anger, crying or anger on small things becomes common. Stress and anxiety increase.
The risk of depression increases
Constant poor sleep increases negative thinking in the brain and the person starts to break mentally. Meditation and focus are weak. When sleep is not complete, the brain does not stand in one place, which causes trouble in confusion and decision making. Due to which memory is also weak.
What to do to make sleep better?
1 Make a habit of sleeping and waking up at the same time every day
2 Reduce screen time (mobile/TV) before bedtime
3 Do not take very heavy food or caffeine at night
4 Light music, book or meditation before bedtime
5 Keep the room cool, cool and dark