What is Covid Insomnia?

The burden of taking care of the house on the shoulders, worry about the job in the eyes, education of the children in front. These are thoughts that can take away the sleep of any healthy person. And many such thoughts have taken away the sleep and peace of many people. In this Corona period of two years, people have seen such days, due to which the attitude of every person's life has changed. Do not know how many lost their loved ones, do not know how many lost their jobs, there are many such people who started business by investing their entire deposits and they were ruined due to the stagnation. The turmoil of these two years has given most people nothing but worry, due to which people are not able to sleep fully. Despite being in bed all night, sleep has gone far from eyes. Due to this, people's physical health has not only been affected, but more than that their mental health is disturbed. Many people have become victims of depression. His immunity has weakened. Due to lack of sleep and spending hours and hours in the mobile, the eyes have also been adversely affected. Specialist doctors in neurology have named this condition 'Covid Insomnia'. In an American survey, 70 percent of people admitted to complaining about it. 56 percent admitted that their midnight was spent in turning sides. 51 percent admitted to resorting to drugs for sleep.

The corona pandemic has taken a toll on physical and mental health. A sense of insecurity has arisen in the minds of the people. Whether it is the fear of fighting the corona infection, avoiding it or losing a job or losing loved ones. Because of these concerns, our sleep cycle was affected, due to which people became victims of insomnia. This condition has been named 'Covid Insomnia'.

Meditation with medicines

The Department of Psychiatry and Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, conducted a 12-week research. It came to the fore that Surya Namaskar, Shanti Mantra and Meditation have shown a great effect in removing depression in a short time. It was proved in this research that these asanas relieve stress and anxiety. In the department of psychiatry, 160 patients who were ill due to genetic and other reasons were selected for research. They were divided into two groups of 80-80.

In this, one group was given only medicines, while the other group was given yoga-meditation along with medicines. To know the results, blood samples of patients of both the groups were taken before and after the completion of the research. The blood sample report was shocking. Patients who took only medicines showed a benefit of 29 percent, while patients who did yoga-meditation for 12 weeks with medicines got up to 60 percent benefit.

Beware, aged 20 to 40

It is not that Covid Insomnia should happen to those people who have corona, but it is being found more in people who worry. Even now, 3 to 4 patients come to us every day, who are unable to sleep through the night. This problem is being seen more in the age group of 20 to 40. Many people also come, who have got so much fear of covid that they go to get the corona test done only when they have mild soreness. We also take the help of their families to cure such people. He advises his family members to maintain a positive atmosphere in the house. Such people should first distance themselves from tea and coffee. Also, exercise should not be done in the evening. If the mind is very disturbed, then meditation should be done in the morning and evening. If the patient still does not get better after this, then we give him a mild anti-anxiety dose.

Yogasanas to cure Insomnia

In this corona period, no one could go out and there was no such physical fatigue, as well as due to job loss, people have become victims of depression and insomnia due to stress. This has adversely affected their health. In such a situation, Surya Namaskar and Shavasana, also known as Yoga Nidra, are the best ways. Chanting of Om, in which the pronunciation of 'M' is more, also gives peace to the mind. Shavasana: This easy method proves to be very effective to relieve stress. Doing this not only relieves stress, but also increases memory and concentration. It is very beneficial for people with sugar, BP. Pranayama: Pranayama is the best asana for the person who is mentally restless, who cannot sleep due to worries, does not feel like mind. It stabilizes the mind, due to which the movement inside us stops. This increases reasoning ability and concentration. 

Uttanapada Asana:

By doing this asana, the legs When lifting, there is a force on the muscles. It relieves stomach related problems such as constipation, loss of appetite etc. Also, it gives relief in foot pain. Stomach disorders end by doing this yoga regularly. Pawanmukt Asana: By doing this asana, the digestive system and the bones of the feet are strengthened. Doing this asana regularly also helps in reducing weight. The body feels positive when you lose weight and have a healthy digestive system. But if you have neck injury or pain, then do not do this asana at all. Women should not do this during periods. 

Vakrasana: 

By doing this asana regularly, it also relieves mental stress, as well as it is also a great asana to reduce weight and strengthen the digestive system. It is also beneficial in back pain, spinal pain.