Sleep is a great gift from God. After a whole day of mental and physical exertion, the nerves of a person become tense and tense. Sleep naturally compensates for this mental and nervous exhaustion. After a restful night’s sleep, a person is refreshed and starts a new morning and a new routine with a new energy. Sleep is the fuel by which the vehicle of human life runs smoothly and an average of seven to eight hours of sleep overhauls the human body and mind.
In modern times, where materialism has affected many other factors, most of the people are completely deprived of God’s blessing like sleep. The immune system of a person suffering from insomnia becomes weak. The functions of stress hormones deteriorate and problems in the nervous system seriously affect human muscles. As a result of these disorders, a person’s power to fight against diseases decreases and if not treated in time, they gradually lead to disorders like melancholy, madness, depression, high blood pressure, stroke and heart diseases. .
Insomnia itself is not a disorder but it is a disease caused due to various other reasons which can lead to many other diseases.
Following are the various causes of insomnia and their possible treatment:
Adverse Effects of Mental Illusions on Sleep:
Modern man is faced with many challenges. In the race to achieve more in less time, one has to face competitive and hostile attitudes step by step, which have inevitable effects on human health in general and sleep in particular. A victim of social, social and economic thoughts, today’s man spends the whole night on the bed tossing and turning for a peaceful sleep, but the kind goddess of sleep stays far away from him because as soon as he lies down on the bed, he is haunted by the thoughts of the past and the thoughts of the future. Concerns start to circulate in the mind. Students are afraid of failing the exam, youths are worried about not getting suitable jobs, parents are worried about their children’s training, they are worried about not getting proper relationships and they face enemies step by step. There is chaos which inevitably affects the sleep of a person.
There is a solution to every problem in the world. If a person focuses on its solution instead of crying and doubting, better results will come out. The only requirement is to change the angle of thinking. In any case, excessive tension leads to many complications, insomnia being the foremost among them.
Unfortunately, today’s human being is completely deprived of the wealth of trust. The above problems of social life should be solved with patience and tolerance in the light of the golden principles of religion. Although all the problems are solved to a great extent by making wealth like trust, Istighna and contentment as the motto of life, but even if the seriousness of the matter is beyond the limit, it is mandatory to contact a qualified psychologist and psychiatrist.
Effects of lack of healthy physical activity on sleep:
As we move towards advanced technology, human engagements and priorities are changing drastically. While many inventions of the modern era have brought ease in human lives, their overuse has also caused negative effects. Computer, laptop, mobile phone has become an integral part of the life of every young and old. Thanks to the easy availability of various internet packages, everyone is fascinated by Google, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and selfies. People living under one roof are lost in the world of social media. About sixty-four percent of the total population of Pakistan consists of youths. Most of their days are wasted on mobile phone and internet activities and as a result the element of sports is disappearing from our lives and in fact the above mentioned. The problem has caused the most damage to the bliss of restful sleep.
We have to build sports fields. Sports and entertainment must be included in the daily routine. Proper walking and jogging improves the functions of human hormones and the person remains mentally and physically fit and enjoys a sweet sleep freed from mental confusion after physical fatigue.
Effects of Immoderation in Diet on Sleep:
Many people are used to eating dinner late and then go straight to bed. In addition, eating starchy, spicy and fatty chicken meat for dinner causes a feeling of heaviness in the stomach, which does not immediately lead to sleep. Consumption of nicotine, caffeine and cold drinks before going to bed can also cause sleepiness.
Immoderation in diet can be easily improved by preventive measures. Food should always be eaten at least two hours before going to bed. Poultry foods should not be avoided at dinner. A warm glass of milk before going to bed. Strengthens the nerves and aids in restful sleep by reducing nerve tension. Smoking, tea, coffee, and chemical drinks should be avoided. Because many ingredients in them, especially caffeine, alert the body’s nervous system, the effects of which last for several hours. By giving up intemperance, one can enjoy a restful sleep.
Effects of Intemperance on Sleep in Daily Matters:
It is the law of nature that ‘day is made for work and night is made for rest’. People who are addicted to sleepiness start their day routines early. Due to which their routines are completed on time. They are mentally and physically ready by going to bed early at night. While at times, people suffering from intemperance start their routines early in the day and against nature, they get used to staying up late at night and as a result of this intemperance, they suffer from various problems.
The laws of nature are immortal. By making magic your second nature, there is a surprising change in a person’s mood and abilities. The significant effects of which are in the form of improved sleep.
Effects on sleep due to other diseases:
Many other diseases affect sleep due to their cumulative effects. Stomach diseases, anemia, high blood pressure, headache, obesity, fever, and the problems caused by cancer also affect sleep. It is very important to control the twisting effects immediately otherwise they lead to further neurological and psychological complications.
A good and restful sleep is nothing less than a blessing from God. Today, almost every fifth to sixth person is suffering from this disorder. Since the beginning of the present century, the inventions of the modern age, especially the mobile and the Internet, have changed the routine of human life. Hours are passed by moving the fingers on the screen of the smart phone, which has disturbed all the routines of life including sleep. Today’s sleep-deprived man is losing the energy to change his future. These conditions lead him to drugs and sleeping pills. By adopting the above suggested preventive factors, this increasingly serious problem can be effectively controlled.