Coronasomnia is characterised by an increase in sleep problems during the pandemic, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.
An increasing number of people have been reporting sleep disturbances since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The ongoing pandemic crisis has made getting a good night's rest significantly harder. Experts term this phenomenon as 'Coronasomnia'.
Coronasomnia is characterised by an increase in sleeping problems during the pandemic, as well as symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. 'Coronasomnia' has hit people all over the world as they experience insomnia linked to the stress of life during the COVID-19 times.
With the second wave of the pandemic, months of social distancing, no social life, work from home, lack of physical exercise, mental tension revolving around COVID-19, feeling of helplessness, financial worries, and uncertainty in our lives has had disastrous consequences on sleep.
Our health and productivity could face serious problems because of it.
Cause of concern
Poor quality sleep not only causes fatigue but can lead to long-term health impacts like obesity, anxiety, hypertension, depression, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.
Sleep insufficiency which many health authorities classify as less than seven hours a night also affects your quality of work output throughout the day.
Many studies show that it makes you more likely to make mistakes, wrecks your concentration, increases reaction times, and affects your mood.
These, along with low immunity induced by lack of sleep make one more susceptible to the COVID-19 virus. This can lead to more anxiety and stress.
Solutions
Follow a daily routine with exercises and a healthy diet and nurture some hobbies like music, art, reading.
Improve your sleep hygiene. Sleep hygiene is a term for the habits you have surrounding sleep.
Stick to a regular sleep schedule. Set bedtimes and wake times that allow for seven to nine hours of sleep, and follow them every day, including weekends.
Get your daily dose of sunlight. Light is the strongest regulator of our circadian rhythm. Spend time outside or near a window in the morning.
Minimize alcohol consumption. Alcohol maybe a sedative, but it disrupts your sleep architecture so that your sleep is less restful and less restorative.
Limit your caffeine intake. Caffeine can disrupt sleep, so have your last cup at least six hours before bed.
Eat dinner early. Avoid eating too late and eat light. This will help in the digestion of food at night and will give you a good night sleep.
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