Patient's question:
My child is 5 years old. Recently, they wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep. There's nothing lacking, is it because of psychological trauma? I have repeatedly emphasized the issue of their deep sleep, and I've even scolded them.Doctor's answer:
A five-year-old child has recently been waking up in the middle of the night and unable to fall back asleep, which is likely related to emotional tension and anxiety. Because the parents place great importance on the child's deep sleep issues, they have scolded the child, which may make the child feel even more tense about taking naps, especially when they are unable to sleep, leading to further anxiety and poorer deep sleep. In the future, when the child has difficulty sleeping again, you can gently pat them, and as they relax, they may find it easier to fall asleep.