Doctors' advice on how to restore sleep during the war

Air traffic signals, explosions, constant monitoring of the news - because of the war, we have long forgotten what normal sleep is. In any case, insomnia is our enemy. How to restore sleep during the war for children and adults? Doctors' councils were gathered.

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Today we are experiencing even more stress than usual. Daily threats to our life provoke anxiety. The nervous system is exhausted, so the person cannot fall asleep. Doctors assure that even 20 minutes of sleep can improve the state of mental health. If you cannot fall asleep, it is recommended to sit or lie down with your eyes closed. This will help reduce the level of anxiety.

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How to restore healthy sleep in the conditions of war

1. Understand that the war can last a long time

You need to regain strength and keep calm. Your health, activity level and strength depend on your sleep.

2. Try to respond adequately to daily events

If you are constantly under stress, the restoration of the nervous system will be impossible. You should focus on the main thing — protecting your loved ones, your own mood, and your future. Do not lose hope and correctly analyze the information around you, then you will be able to improve your own sleep.

3. Remember that healthy sleep affects your ability to help

You will not be able to help someone if you are tired from lack of sleep. Constant stress and insomnia reduce our ability to respond to requests. Allow yourself to sleep so that later you will be active and strong enough. Think positively and believe in our victory, because the main goal of the enemy is to sow despondency in the hearts of Ukrainians. Our troops are winning because they are fighting for freedom, truth, independence and safety of their people. They know that the truth is on our side. And we must support this spirit!

How to improve a child's sleep in war conditions

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Only the care of their parents will help children in this difficult time. Reassure the children and do everything possible to make them feel safe. Explain that the sounds of shooting and explosions in the bomb shelter are most often the work of our air defense systems. The armed forces of Ukraine do everything for the safety of every citizen of the state.

Before going to sleep, it is recommended to have conversations, sing lullabies or read books to children. You can, for example, recall positive moments from the past, talk about the future or what you will do as soon as the war ends.

To treat sleep problems, doctors also recommend that adults take sedatives. Selective inhibitors are considered the best. Children and pregnant women can be given any plant-based sedatives.

Take care of yourself and your family and take care of your sleep!

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