Sleeping 2 hours/day, woman hospitalized in mental hospital

This woman is 40 years old, from Hai Phong, a teacher, usually introverted, a perfectionist, and has a normal family life. Frequent insomnia makes her feel lethargic, sleepy, have headaches, cannot concentrate on work, gets angry for no reason, has a poor appetite, and has lost 2 kg in 2 months.

After visiting a local medical facility and taking medication without any improvement, she went to a central hospital. The examination results showed that she had a sleep disorder and had to be hospitalized for treatment.

After 7 days of taking medication combined with relaxation therapy, sleep hygiene, and psychological therapy, the patient's condition improved, he could sleep 5-6 hours each night, and slept more deeply.

People who regularly suffer from insomnia are at risk of depression and mental disorders. (Illustration photo)

According to Dr. Doan Thi Hue, Deputy Head of the Department of Geriatric Mental Disorders and Sleep Medicine (M8), Institute of Mental Health, Bach Mai Hospital, the reality of receiving patients for examination shows that over 50% have sleep disorders. "Insomnia aggravates depression or anxiety and vice versa. People with insomnia are 4 times more likely to be depressed than people without insomnia," said Dr. Hue.

Sleep disorders are disorders related to problems with the quality, duration, and quantity of sleep, causing daytime fatigue and impaired learning, work, and social functioning. There are many different sleep disorders, of which insomnia is the most common.

Studies show that in recent years, about 80% of patients coming for examination were found to have sleep disorders related to life stress such as insomnia, sleep-wake rhythm disorders, nightmares. Of these, 5% - 6.7% of severe insomnia patients have depression and anxiety.

Insomnia can be caused by a number of chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes. It can also be a warning sign of physical or neurological problems, such as congestive heart failure, osteoarthritis, and Parkinson's disease. In addition, some patients have insomnia due to medications or other factors such as alcohol, caffeine, theobromine, and methyl xanthenes.

Worryingly, sleep disorders are co-morbid with psychiatric disorders. Thirty-five percent of patients with insomnia have a psychiatric disorder, and half of these are mood disorders.

To treat sleep disorders, patients need to be guided on healthy sleep habits, creating regular sleep habits. In addition, implementing a healthy lifestyle, combining exercise, avoiding the use of stimulants.

Nhu Loan

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