Are you stressed?　Let's relieve stress with good sleep! ～

Excerpt from Yokohama Corporate Health Magazine No. 73 (distributed on February 8, 2021)

Last Updated December 13, 2023

Introduction

Nowadays it is a difficult society to escape stress, no one has stress, and it cannot be completely removed. As stress accumulates, physical and psychological abnormalities appear. It is necessary to exhalate stress little by little before it overflows, not to overdo it, and to work well with stress. I think there are various ways to do that, such as exercising or doing hobby activities, depending on the person, but sleep is also one of the important stress relief methods. I would like to tell you about sleep today.

To get a better sleep

Sleep has the role of resting the brain and body, and if you continue to lack sleep, you can experience various things such as reduced judgment and attention, and sluggishness of the body. Continuing lack of sleep can make you more susceptible to depression, and in some cases, you may feel like you want to die. On the other hand, sleeping not only relieves stress, but also helps prevent illness and improve work performance. Let's be aware of the following points as points for getting better sleep.

"Points for a better sleep"
■I wake up at a fixed time every morning and get sun to wake up.
・・・ The body clock is reset, making it easier for the daily rhythm to be adjusted.
■Have a good breakfast
・・・ wake-up in the morning is encouraged, and sleep and wake-up are sharpened.
■After getting sleepy, go to bed
・・・ Even if you try to sleep forcibly, you will be nervous that you have to sleep, and you will not be able to sleep more and more.
■Avoid tobacco, caffeine, and alcohol before bedtime
・・・ Sleep is prevented and sleep becomes shallow. Alcohol may seem good for sleep, but acetaldehyde, which is formed by metabolizing alcohol, has a awakening effect and reduces both the quality and quantity of sleep.
■I don't see a smartphone before going to bed
・・・ Blue light such as smartphones has the effect of activating the mind and body.

Yeah

How about it? If you try to do all of these, you may not end up continuing. First, let's try it as much as you can. Modern people tend to neglect sleep. I hope you can help a little during this time when stress is likely to be strong.

(Written) Mental Health Consultation Center Psychiatry Doctor