Sleeping 2 hours/day, woman hospitalized in mental hospital

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

After going to the local clinic and taking medicine without any improvement, she went to the central clinic. 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, sleeping 5-6 hours each night and sleeping 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, leading to 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 to the clinic were found to have sleep disorders related to life stress such as insomnia, sleep-wake disorder, 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.

Of concern is the co-morbidity of sleep disorders with psychiatric disorders. 35% 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 sleeping habits, creating regular sleeping habits. In addition, implementing a healthy lifestyle, combining exercise, avoiding the use of stimulants.

Nhu Loan

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