What should I do if I can't sleep because I'm too excited?
Disease description:
I have not felt sleepy every night for the past few nights. I feel more energetic and mentally alert at night than during the day. What should I do if I can't fall asleep due to excessive excitement?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
When you feel too excited to fall asleep, you can try the following methods to relieve it:
1. Calm your emotions: Make an effort to calm your excited feelings. You can try deep breathing, meditation, or a head massage to relax your body and mind.
2. Avoid stimulation: Avoid watching exciting TV programs or reading stimulating books before bedtime. Also avoid consuming stimulating beverages such as strong tea or coffee, to prevent intensifying your state of excitement.
3. Adjust your schedule: Arrange your daily routine properly to ensure sufficient sleep time each day, and try to maintain regular sleeping habits.
4. Sleep-promoting measures: Before bedtime, you can drink a cup of warm milk or take a hot bath, both of which can help relax your body and promote sleep. Listening to soothing music or reading books can also help you fall asleep.
If the above methods fail to alleviate insomnia, you may take sleep-aid medications such as Anshen Bunaoye (a traditional Chinese medicine) or melatonin under a doctor's guidance. If symptoms of excitement-induced insomnia persist for a prolonged period and affect your daily life, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly.
