dr. Lisa Silvani Sleep disorder is more common now and is experienced by many people. Not surprisingly, given the busyness and activities of the day in today’s society.
Many people are trying to find solutions to sleep disturbance problems through videos or articles circulating in cyberspace. And although useful, many of the sleep disturbance situations that require the help of doctors and trained health workers are treated. For those of you who are in trouble with your night sleep, you might ask what therapy or treatment is available for sleep disorders.
There are several kinds of therapies and treatments that are widely available for sleep disorders. This therapy is not all done by a doctor. Some sleep therapy is performed by psychologists, medical doctor and health coaches.
So, what are the options?
- Lifestyle Changes
One of the most commonly suggested to overcome sleep disorders is to change lifestyle or habits a day – a day. This is closely related to daily activities, work, and food and drinks that can interfere with the nighttime sleep process. In many cases of insomnia, lifestyle changes can be said to be very successful. However, of course patients must be accompanied by doctors and health coaches who understand about lifestyle change programs that are suitable for sleep disorders. In addition, it is strongly recommended for those who are about to make changes to the lifestyle to find the appropriate support system. This will really help them get through the day – the day when the changes experienced are severe and need support. - Psychotherapy
Another common therapy given to patients with sleep disorders is the administration of sleeping pills. The tent of sleeping pills used is temporary and adjusted to the symptoms and complaints that are felt. Administration of sleeping pills also cannot be done carelessly and must use a doctor’s prescription. This in addition to aiming to prevent drug abuse also aims to protect patients from sleep drug compilation and risk of drug dependence. It’s good to delay consuming sleeping pills especially if what you want to achieve is a permanent healthy sleep pattern. - Use Sleep Aid Tools
Medical technology allows us to examine brain waves in sleep which are generally associated with respiratory problems during sleep or commonly known as Sleep Apnea. Sleep apnea is a serious symptom and can even threaten someone’s life if left sustainable without optimal handling. One that can be done and is generally recommended by doctors is the use of CPAP or (Continuous Pressure Airway P). The CPAP tool aims to optimize oxygen levels during night sleep to compensate for the condition of sleep apnea so that it does not cause damage to the brain. - Psychological therapy
A lot of sleep disorders occur due to high levels of stress in a person. And because what is commonly seen is sleep disturbance, it is not uncommon for people who come with complaints of insomnia to actually experience stress or depression. One that can be done to reduce sleep disorders that occur due to stress is to overcome stress and its causes through psychological therapy, one of which. In sleep disorders due to mild stress this therapy is said to be very powerful. However, if sleep disorders and stress are accompanied by other health symptoms, treatment must be carried out in unison so that health problems can be managed thoroughly.
That is some therapy and treatment that is generally given to patients with sleep disorders. Are there any of the above therapies you have tried?
