The key to a productive working day and a good mood in the morning is a he althy good sleep. It has long been known that a person needs 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night. If you do not follow this rule, then in the morning you will have a bad mood, a headache, a broken state. You can, of course, cheer up with coffee, but during the day, lethargy and drowsiness will still return. And there is nothing to say about the appearance - an earthy complexion, puffiness, dark circles under the eyes have not yet decorated anyone.
Are you sleeping right?
It happens on the contrary that a person spends enough time in bed, but in the morning he does not feel vigorous and fresh. And this can happen systematically, day after day. So why does this happen? Why does a person sleep a lot and do not get enough sleep?
There is no definite answer to this question, as there can be many reasons. First, pay attention to your bed. You may not have enough space to sleep or you may be sleeping too hard (softly). In this case, you should buy a suitable size bed and orthopedic mattress. Location also matters. Needmake sure that the bed is in a room that is soundproofed from extraneous noise from the street or from other rooms. Relative to the window, the bed should be located so that the first rays of the sun do not wake the sleeping person. The room should be ventilated before going to bed, bed linen should always be fresh. Keep your bedroom clean. It is important that there is no dust, extraneous sources of sounds. Don't go to bed with the TV on. It can make sleep restless and wake up broken and confused in the morning.
Intermittent sleep
Another reason why a person sleeps a lot, but does not feel cheerful after waking up, is that he takes a laptop to bed, work papers, looks through documents before going to bed. That's what most people do. As a result, getting intermittent, superficial sleep. The brain overloaded with information does not rest all night. Psychologists strongly recommend separating the working and sleeping areas.
Before going to bed, the most you can do is read a couple of chapters from a frivolous novel. The bedroom should not have a TV, laptop, phone. This place should become an island of solitude, a place where you can protect yourself from the outside world and its bustle.
Depression or chronic fatigue
Most of us are under constant stress. Every day, interacting with other people, we receive a lot of information, often negative. Stress, depression, chronic fatigue may be another reason whya person sleeps a lot, but does not feel rested. Often such a state is preceded by some kind of serious shock or a streak of failures. In this case, you should contact a psychotherapist. It is worth working with the cause that led to such a condition, undergoing treatment with antidepressants or sedatives.
Sleep phases
If the treatment does not bring the expected results, then most likely the sleep disorder is more serious. The fact is that there are certain phases of sleep. REM sleep is a period when the body is still not sufficiently relaxed, the brain continues to process information for the day. During the fast phase, we dream.
The slow phase brings total relaxation and rest to the body and mind. The body seems to be rebooting. After it, all organ systems are ready to function normally over the next day. If a person does not sleep enough time, the brain simply does not have time to “switch” from REM to slow sleep. But why does a person sleep a lot, but his sleep is still restless and superficial? The answer to this question can be found out only after passing a complete medical examination. After all, the reasons may be physiological in nature. Perhaps a sleep disorder signals the presence of a disease of the endocrine or cardiovascular system.
Insomnia
Insomnia leads to the fact that a person cannot fall asleep all night or often wakes up, cramps, restless legs syndrome are possible. It is then understandable why a person sleeps a lot during the day inresult. With a problem, you can contact a doctor - a somnologist. This is a specialist who researches and treats sleep disorders.
If there is no desire to go to the doctors, then follow these recommendations:
- do not eat before bed;
- do not drink caffeinated drinks;
- take vitamins and valerian to strengthen the immune system and nervous system;
- remove the computer, laptop, TV from the bedroom;
- pajamas should be pure natural fabrics;
- the bed should be large and the mattress comfortable;
- before going to bed, it is advisable to drink herbal tea (you can brew mint, linden, chamomile) with a spoonful of honey.
Diseases of the circulatory system
But it's all about he althy young people. In old age, the body is weakened, and due to diseases of hormonal changes, various disorders often occur. The main reason why older people sleep a lot is diseases of the circulatory system, such as anemia and hypoxia. Just at this age, the level of hemoglobin in the blood decreases, which causes fatigue and drowsiness. Therefore, it is necessary to increase it. To do this, you should eat as much beetroot as possible, drink pomegranate juice, use hematogen. For better oxygen circulation, feasible sports, walks in the fresh air are necessary. Also, increased sleepiness in the elderly can be a signal of heart disease and be a harbinger of a heart attack.
In addition, pensioners often have disturbed sleep patterns andwakefulness, since there is no longer a need to rush to work in the morning, there are no serious and urgent matters. You can go to bed later, get up early, sleep in the afternoon. Why do people sleep a lot in old age? Yes, it’s elementary, because in most cases an elderly person is simply bored and there is no opportunity to take their leisure time interestingly.
Another reason why old people sleep a lot is the approach of death. It is difficult for a weakened body to maintain vital activity and it takes more and more time to restore strength.
Conclusion
So if you have trouble sleeping, don't take it lightly. Otherwise, it can negatively affect the state of he alth and worsen the quality of life in general. The correct daily regimen, the absence of bad habits, regular exercise, good nutrition and the absence of stress will save you from this problem. But, if you are already worried about insomnia or excessive sleepiness, see a doctor.
