Dr. Albana Greca
General Practitioner
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Hello doctor,
I am 18 years old and I have problems with sleeping. I seem to not be able to wake up in the morning no matter how much I sleep, and when I go to school I seem to want to sleep all the time, not to mention the several times I slept on my way home in the buses I take, and when I come back I just wanna go to sleep. Sometimes I try to take a nap for 30 minutes which is not my habit but when I wake up I find that 2 or 3 hours had already passed and I could not even study. I have tried to tell my parents about this but they only seem to think that I am being lazy. I do not know what to do. They would not take me to a doctor for this. Please help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern.
I am sorry to hear that you are having trouble with sleep, and it is understandable that this is causing difficulties with your schoolwork and daily life. It is important to get enough sleep in order to feel rested and energized during the day.
There are several things you can try to improve your sleep:
1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time every day, even on weekends. This can help regulate your body's internal clock and make it easier to fall asleep and wake up.
2. Create a relaxing bedtime routine: Establish a relaxing routine before bed, such as taking a warm bath, reading a book, or listening to calming music. This can help signal to your body that it is time to wind down and prepare for sleep.
3. Avoid electronic devices before bed: The blue light emitted by phones, tablets, and computers can interfere with your body's production of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep. Try to avoid using electronic devices for at least an hour before bed.
4. Avoid caffeine and sugary drinks: Caffeine and sugary drinks can disrupt your sleep, so try to avoid them in the evening.
5. Create a comfortable sleep environment: Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark, and quiet, and that your mattress and pillows are comfortable.
6. Keep well hydrated: Drink plenty of water and freshly squeezed fruit juice all day long. Avoid canned or already prepared fruit juice that has added sugar.
7. Avoid high-calorie foods, consume more fresh foods as they will keep refreshed and keep you away from sleeping.
If these tips do not help, it may be worth speaking with a doctor or a sleep specialist. They can help you identify any underlying medical conditions or sleep disorders that may be affecting your sleep. It is important to address sleep problems early on, as chronic sleep deprivation can have serious health consequences.
Hope this helps.
Thanks and take care.
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