Top 5 ways to take better sleep during corona pandemic
Introduction:
Sleep is a crucial biological process. It is more important during these days as we cope with the mental, physical and emotional demands of the pandemic.
A very interesting term “Coronasomnia” is rapidly becoming an informal term for sleep problems related to this pandemic.
Do we find it difficult to sleep properly now a days? Answer is probably yes!
Why can’t we sleep:
We may feel tired but find it difficult to fall asleep. We often wake up at night because worried about the current situation, as a result strange and dramatic dreams come while sleeping.
During this pandemic period, several types of sleep disturbances occur frequently. Feelings of fear and stress make it difficult to turn off and can affect the amount and quality of our sleep.
When we feel anxious, we can dream scary dreams. This can cause symptoms such as screaming, kicking, or walking while during sleep. Therefore, they are also known as night terrors.
Top 5 ways to take better sleep
Here are the five tips for better sleep in these tough times. It will help us to assess and think about how our daily and night habits affect the quality and quantity of our sleep.
1-Avoid naps & going outside
If we are sleep deprived and feel tired at night, we may be tempted to take a nap during the day.
A quick nap in the afternoon can be useful for some people. But it is best to avoid taking long naps as they can affect our sleep at night.
Going outside
We should go outside regularly. We should be exposed to natural light, as it plays an important role in maintaining a balance in the circadian rhythm.
Our circadian rhythm helps us control our body’s internal clock by following a 24-hour cycle.
Exposure to light and dark outdoors helps regulate a hormone called melatonin in our body, which helps regulate our sleep and wake patterns.
2- Maintain sleep routine & turn off the lights before going to bed
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