Importance of Proper and Sufficient Sleep
Proper and sufficient sleep in just as important as exercise and good nutrition for health. Unfortunately, sleep deprivation is very common in developed countries. According to a 2003 National Survey of Children’s Health, 15 million children and teen in USA get inadequate sleep. Sleeping disorders are also quite common among adults.
Long commuting times, TV, video games, excessive Internet usage, caffeine, financial worries, and medication such as steroids, decongestants and stimulants interfere with sleep. Poor sleep contributes to depression, attention deficit, difficulties with memory, difficulty to concentrate. Long-term sleep deprivation is very stressful and can lead to various personality, behavioral, and mental disorders. In extreme cases, it might also lead to suicide.
If you have difficulty sleeping, try the following:
- Get a more comfortable bed
- Avoid watching TV, playing video games, and using the Internet 2 hours before going to bed
- Reduce lighting
- Reduce temperature
- Take a warm bath before going to bed
- Avoid eating excessive amounts of food before going to bed
- Don’t consume caffeine 6 hours before going to bed
- Avoid consuming alcohol 4 hours before going to bed
- Try going to bed at the same time every day
- Light reading also helps in sleeping
- Avoid arguments or stressful discussions before going to bed
It is important to get plenty of refreshing sleep everyday. It would help you perform better at work and school. It would increase your ability to respond to stress and manage stress. Better sleep would help you live a happier and healthier life.
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