Insomnia: Why is it difficult to cure?

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The article is written by Master. Resident Doctor Nguyen Van Phi - Psychologist - Psychological Clinic, Department of General Internal Medicine, Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder caused by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up early and not being able to go back to sleep.

1. How much sleep is enough?

Average sleep time varies from person to person depending on age, health... but most adults need 7-8 hours of sleep per night.
Occasionally, many people experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts from a few days to a few weeks. It is often the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people have insomnia that lasts (chronic) for months or years.

2. What is the cause of insomnia?

Insomnia can be a standalone condition or it can be associated with other problems.
Some common causes of chronic insomnia include:
Stress Changes in circadian rhythm Improper sleeping habits, overeating at night Having chronic physical diseases: pain, cancer, diabetes diabetes, heart disease... Psychiatric disorders: Anxiety disorders, depression... Medications: Many prescribed medications can affect sleep, eg some antidepressants, blood pressure... Sleep-related disorders: Sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome...

3. When to see a doctor for insomnia?

If you have any of the following problems and they make it difficult for you to perform tasks or tasks during the day, see your doctor for advice:
Difficulty falling asleep Waking up in the morning Night Waking up too early Not feeling well after a night's sleep Tired or sleepy during the day Excited, depressed or anxious Difficulty concentrating, focusing on tasks or remembering Ease of making mistakes or causing accidents Anxiety a lot about sleep

4. Why is insomnia difficult to treat?

Many causes make insomnia difficult to treat:
Let the problem become chronic for many years Go to the wrong doctor Incorrect diagnosis and cause Incorrect choice of treatment Drop treatment between some

5. Where should insomnia be treated?

The treatment of insomnia is usually done by psychiatrists. Therefore, when you suspect that you have insomnia, you should go to a clinic with a psychiatrist, for example, a psychiatric clinic of Vinmec hospital.
Psychological clinic - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital has all the elements to become the best place to treat insomnia patients:
Team of doctors: are psychologists, health professionals mental health from Hanoi Medical University with many years of experience in treating insomnia Sufficient equipment to assess the extent and cause of insomnia Advanced treatment methods combine medication and other therapies Non-drug methods There is a long-term monitoring and support strategy for insomnia patients. The team of doctors at Vinmec Times City Psychological Clinic includes:
Master, Doctor Nguyen Van Phi Master, Doctor Pham Thanh Luan Master, Doctor Nguyen Trong Hien Master, Doctor Nguyen Minh Quyet Master , Doctor Nguyen Thanh Long Master, Doctor Nguyen Thi Hoa The clinic cooperates with frontline hospitals in the country and internationally to diagnose and treat in order to bring the best medical examination and treatment effect.
Customers can go directly to Vinmec Times City to visit or contact hotline 0243 9743 556 for support.