Difficult to Sleep? Here are 7 Ways to Overcome Insomnia During Ramadan Fasting

Kapanlagi.com - A common habit during the month of Ramadan is that people often experience lack of sleep or insomnia. Difficulty sleeping at night can affect a person's health. As a result, the body will feel weak, tired, and even excessively drowsy during fasting. If you experience insomnia during the month of Ramadan, start looking for ways to overcome insomnia using the methods below.

Usually, insomnia occurs while waiting for the time of suhoor (pre-dawn meal) because of fear of not waking up and choosing not to sleep until suhoor time arrives. However, this can have negative effects on health, especially for women who are experiencing hormonal changes.

Basically, insomnia can occur due to a chronic illness. In addition, it can be caused by depression, stress, and excessive anxiety disorders. So, is there an effective way to overcome insomnia that occurs during Ramadan fasting? For a more complete discussion, please refer to the following complete review.

1. Reduce Nap Time

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Quality sleep can certainly improve the quality of life. However, often during fasting month, sleep patterns become disrupted. Lack of sleep at night will make someone feel sleepy during the day. Some people even choose not to sleep until suhoor and sleep after suhoor until noon. If you always oversleep during the day, it will certainly make it difficult for you to sleep at night. Therefore, reduce your nap time to avoid insomnia.

2. Avoid Activities in Bed

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The habit of opening social media before sleep is usually the main cause of insomnia for some people. Once you open your gadget, you will get addicted and forget that a lot of time has been wasted playing with gadgets. So, if you are someone who suffers from severe insomnia, it is best not to engage in any activities after lying in bed. 

3. Soaking with Warm Water

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The next tip to overcome insomnia is, before going to bed, you can take a bath or soak in warm water to overcome insomnia. As quoted from The Sleep Doctor, soaking in warm water can send signals to the brain to produce melatonin hormone, which is a hormone that makes sleep quality. So you will avoid insomnia and your body will not easily feel weak.

4. Reduce Stress

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As explained earlier, stress is one of the triggers for someone to experience insomnia. Stress also disrupts sleep patterns. However, there are tips for you to avoid stress that occurs at night. One of them is by calming the mind and body before bed. You can do progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing techniques, and meditation. This method is also effective in helping to overcome insomnia.

5. Avoid Fatigue Preventive Drugs

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Taking medication can temporarily hide fatigue. However, this can have negative effects on health and should be avoided. In addition, also avoid consuming caffeine, which can cause difficulty sleeping and frequent waking up at night.

6. Create a Comfortable Bed

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Furthermore, to improve a disrupted sleep pattern, create a comfortable bed to sleep more soundly. You can do this by controlling the temperature, lighting, and noise to make the bedroom more conducive. Make sure you sleep in a comfortable position. This will help improve your sleep quality.

7. Routine Exercise in the Evening

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Tips to overcome insomnia during Ramadan fasting by regularly exercising in the evening. Exercise does not have to be intense. When fasting, make sure to choose light exercises as it will give the body enough time to relax. By regularly exercising in the evening, this condition will make it easier for you to sleep at night.

Those are some ways to overcome insomnia during Ramadan fasting to ensure a good quality of sleep. Hope it is helpful.

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