Comment 19: ''Sleeping like a log''

Comment 19

Sleeping is essential in our lives and if we suffer sleep disorders, it can cause us severe health problems. Millions of people around the world suffer from a sleep disorder nowadays.

On the one hand, more and more young people are having sleep problems. There are many types of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, nightmares, and night terrors. However, one of the main reasons why it affects young people is due to the continuous use of mobile phones and tablets. Blue light emitted by smartphones and tablets is known to reduce the natural production of melatonin, the hormone that makes us feel sleepy.

On the other hand, there has been a pronounced increase in cases of anxiety and sleep disorders among mothers due to the coronavirus lockdown. Social isolation, loss of employment, financial problems, fear of getting infected with coronavirus and home-schooling all contributed to the trend. Researches found that women, especially those aged 16-34, had experienced a deterioration in their mental health during the pandemic much more than men.

In conclusion, we have seen that anyone can suffer from a sleep disorder. Sleep is very important when trying to have good health, so it is essential if we all live a more relaxed and healthy life.