5 Myths And Interesting Facts About Insomnia

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JAKARTA - Insomnia is often experienced by adults. Symptoms are characterized by difficulty sleeping even though you have been awake for more than 24 hours or can sleep but not soundly. Being one of the sleep disorders that people hear the most about, here are 5 interesting facts about insomnia myths and facts, launches the WebMD page, Monday, October 25.

Drinking a glass of alcohol at night can make you sleep better

If you think drinking a glass of alcohol during insomnia can help you sleep better, you're actually wrong. Alcohol can actually cause disturbed sleep, restlessness, or maybe make you wake up early. Better to drink water, milk or warm chocolate that can calm the mind.

Poor mental health causes insomnia

Myth. It is true that psychological problems can cause insomnia. In fact, stress is the main reason people don't get enough sleep. However, this is not the only trigger for sleep disturbances. Many things can cause insomnia, including poor bed hygiene, certain illnesses, medication side effects, chronic pain, restless leg syndrome, or sleep apnea.

Exercise makes sleep better

Regular exercise is the right way to stimulate better sleep. If insomnia strikes, avoid exercising too late, even strenuous exercise can make it more difficult for you to sleep and increase body temperature. Do exercise two to three hours before bed for optimal sleep.

If you can't sleep, you better get out of bed

Myths circulate that if you have trouble sleeping, you should not get out of bed. In fact, staying in bed with insomnia only makes you feel frustrated. Get up and do something relaxing like reading a book or listening to music.

Naps Help Overcome Insomnia

Myth. Napping has a different effect on each person. Some may find short naps of 10 to 20 minutes during the day refreshing. However, for people with insomnia, napping actually lowers the brain's drive to rest. As a result, it makes it harder to fall asleep at night.