Definition and symptoms of insomnia
Insomnia refers to the difficulty falling or staying asleep, resulting in an individual being unable to get enough rest. Insomnia is common among people suffering from social pressure, anxiety, depression and other mental problems. Its main symptoms include difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking up, and early waking up. These sleep problems last for a long time, causing obvious troubles to individuals\' daily life and work.
Non-drug treatment methods
When treating insomnia, some non-drug methods can be used to help patients improve their sleep quality.
Establish a regular schedule: Try to go to bed and get up on time every day. Developing good work and rest habits will help adjust your biological clock.
Improve the bedroom environment: Make sure the bedroom is quiet and dark, and control the temperature within a comfortable range to make patients feel comfortable and relaxed.
Avoid irritating foods and drinks: such as caffeine and nicotine. These substances can stimulate the central nervous system and affect sleep.
Relaxation techniques: Use deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and other methods to help patients relax their body and mind and reduce worries and tension.
Indications and contraindications of drug treatment
For some patients with severe insomnia accompanied by obvious anxiety or depression, doctors may consider using drug treatment to provide short-term help. However, the following points need to be noted when using drug treatment:
Indications: It is mainly used for mild to moderate insomnia and should be considered when non-drug treatments are ineffective or unfeasible.
Contraindications: It should not be used during pregnancy, lactation, and in certain special populations such as adolescents and those with other mental disorders (such as severe depression).
Common insomnia drugs and their side effects
Z drugs: Zolpidem, Zaleplon and Eszopiclone are the most common choices for the treatment of insomnia. Their mechanism of action is to enhance endogenous GA. GABA to promote sleep.
Non-benzodiazepine drugs: such as triazolam, fluazolam, etc. These drugs are sensitive to GABA receptors and can help patients fall asleep and stay asleep.
Possible side effects: including dizziness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and daytime drowsiness. Long-term use may also lead to dependence and tolerance.
Comprehensive treatment strategy
Individualized plan: Develop a targeted treatment plan based on each patient\'s situation, and combine it with psychological counseling for all-round intervention.
Combined treatment model: Based on non-drug treatment methods, it can be combined with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), music relaxation or warm books on the bed to improve the treatment effect.
Monitoring and trackingFollow-up evaluation: Through long-term follow-up and regular evaluation of treatment effects, adjustments are made based on patient feedback and progress, and problems that arise are solved in a timely manner.
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes trouble to patients. During the treatment process, non-pharmacological methods should be the first choice and combined with drug treatment or adopt comprehensive treatment strategies to improve the cure rate. No matter what treatment method is used, an individualized plan should be developed based on the patient\'s specific situation, and the treatment effect should be ensured through long-term monitoring and evaluation.
