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We’ve all had those nights where the pillow feels like a stone and the clock becomes an enemy.
Insomnia is rarely just about "not sleeping"; it’s usually a loud, frustrating signal from the body that something internally has drifted off course. Whether it’s a mind that won’t stop racing like a motor or a sluggish feeling that makes rest feel impossible, these... 더 보기
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We’ve all had those nights where the pillow feels like a stone and the clock becomes an enemy.
Insomnia is rarely just about "not sleeping"; it’s usually a loud, frustrating signal from the body that something internally has drifted off course. Whether it’s a mind that won’t stop racing like a motor or a sluggish feeling that makes rest feel impossible, these sleepless hours are a map of our internal imbalances.
Sleep isn’t just about closing your eyes, it’s where your body repairs, resets, and recalibrates everything from your brain to your hormones. And when it’s off, you feel it in ways that go far beyond being tired.
In my next paper, I’m diving into insomnia from a deeper lens, and by looking at these patterns through Traditional Chinese Medicine’s perspective, we can move past the "tired but wired" cycle and actually figure out how to get back to deep and restorative sleep.
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베개가 돌처럼 딱딱하게 느껴지고 시계가 적으로 느껴지는 밤은 누구나 한 번쯤 경험해 봤을 거예요.
불면증은 단순히 "잠을 못 자는 것"만을 의미하는 경우가 드뭅니다. 대개는 신체 내부의 무언가가 균형을 잃었다는 것을 알려주는 시끄럽고 짜증스러운 신호입니다. 끊임없이 돌아가는 엔진 소리 같든, 잠들기조차 힘들게 하는 나른한 느낌이든, 잠 못 이루는 시간은 우리 몸의 내부 불균형을 보여주는 지표입니다.
베개가 돌처럼 딱딱하게 느껴지고 시계가 적으로 느껴지는 밤은 누구나 한 번쯤 경험해 봤을 거예요.
불면증은 단순히 "잠을 못 자는 것"만을 의미하는 경우가 드뭅니다. 대개는 신체 내부의 무언가가 균형을 잃었다는 것을 알려주는 시끄럽고 짜증스러운 신호입니다. 끊임없이 돌아가는 엔진 소리 같든, 잠들기조차 힘들게 하는 나른한 느낌이든, 잠 못 이루는 시간은 우리 몸의 내부 불균형을 보여주는 지표입니다.
잠은 단순히 눈을 감는 것만이 아닙니다. 잠자는 동안 우리 몸은 뇌부터 호르몬까지 모든 것을 회복하고, 재설정하고, 재조정합니다. 그리고 수면이 부족하면 단순한 피로를 넘어 훨씬 더 많은 것을 느끼게 됩니다.
다음 논문에서는 불면증을 더 심층적으로 탐구하고, 전통 중국 의학의 관점에서 이러한 패턴을 살펴봄으로써 "피곤하지만 정신은 말똥말똥한" 악순환에서 벗어나 깊고 회복력 있는 수면으로 돌아가는 방법을 찾아낼 것입니다.
Can anyone make recommendations as to what might help alleviate Sundowning symptoms for someone with Alzheimer's? I know this probably isn't a simple search and find answers. I just don't have the knowledge on what might help in this situation. I would guess grounding amd possible some emotional regulation, but I just wanted to reach out to the community to help me think. Any help is much appreciated.
Bethany Burgess , here are two options that often help with evening agitation, restlessness, and sleep–wake disruption seen in sundowning:
Liposomal Melatonin - Supports circadian rhythm regulation and sleep quality. Consider giving in late afternoon and again ~60 minutes before the usual onset of sundowning to gently cue the evening wind‑down.
감마아미노부티르산(GABA) - Promotes relaxation and can reduce anxiety/tension, which may ease late‑day agitation. Pair an afternoon dose with another... 더 보기
Bethany Burgess , here are two options that often help with evening agitation, restlessness, and sleep–wake disruption seen in sundowning:
Liposomal Melatonin - Supports circadian rhythm regulation and sleep quality. Consider giving in late afternoon and again ~60 minutes before the usual onset of sundowning to gently cue the evening wind‑down.
감마아미노부티르산(GABA) - Promotes relaxation and can reduce anxiety/tension, which may ease late‑day agitation. Pair an afternoon dose with another in the early evening.
