Patient's question:
In the past two years, I've noticed that my deep sleep quality hasn't been so good. I go to bed early at night, avoid electronic devices, close my eyes, and prepare to take a nap, but it's really hard to fall asleep. I toss and turn, and it takes at least half an hour from closing my eyes to actually falling asleep. Moreover, now that I'm five months postpartum, the baby feeds in the middle of the night. Even when I wake up, I can't fall back asleep quickly, and I'm not in a good mental state. I even have dark circles under my eyes. Before taking a nap, I don't know why my mind is filled with all sorts of chaotic thoughts, and they suddenly resurface. It really bothers me. During the day, I occasionally get a chance to rest my eyes when the baby sleeps, but after the nap, I feel dizzy and sore. It's already midnight, and I still haven't fallen asleep.Doctor's answer:
Difficulty falling asleep is a symptom characteristic of sleep disorders. It is recommended to engage in outdoor aerobic exercise, get close to nature, enhance physical fitness while relieving mental stress, and also regulate the autonomic nervous system, achieving a state of physical and mental joy. Maintain a positive and optimistic mindset at all times, and be good at venting negative emotions. Before bed, relax mentally, avoid watching many stimulating videos, and do not dwell on suicidal thoughts. In particular, do not intentionally pursue deep sleep or think about things that may lead to neurasthenia.