Contents:
- Medical Video: 5 Common signs of Liver Cancer
- Change habits
- Relaxation therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Regulate sleep through food
- Create a sleep routine for yourself
Medical Video: 5 Common signs of Liver Cancer
Insomnia or sleeplessness is commonly experienced by cancer patients, especially liver cancer patients. This disorder is a normal reaction to the treatment and diagnosis of cancer. When experiencing insomnia, someone will lie in bed, spending hours falling asleep no matter how tired they are at that time.
You can ask for a doctor's help to provide medical treatment that can overcome insomnia. But in this article, we will share some non-drug methods to treat insomnia.
Change habits
Most people have trouble sleeping when they are undergoing liver cancer treatment. However, this condition sometimes backfires on their health because it makes your condition worse. If you are not sleepy, you should come out of the room and enter again when it's time to sleep. This step will establish the relationship between the bedroom and sleep behavior to help you sleep more easily.
Another suggestion is to maintain your sleep schedule and avoid napping. If naps are needed, limit the time to 30 minutes and try to sleep before 3 p.m. Certain activities such as watching television, eating, or reading books, must be reduced when you are in bed because this is the main factor that prevents you from sleeping.
Relaxation therapy
This method includes muscle relaxation, biofeedback (using electronic equipment to record unusual displays of activity in the body under consciousness, such as heart rate), image training, hypnosis, and releasing the burden of thought
You can do some of this therapy yourself through deep breathing exercises, stretching, meditation, or prayer. Warm bath or drink a glass of warm milk is also highly recommended.
Cognitive therapy
This therapy is used to identify and change dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about insomnia and sleep activities. However, this can increase anxiety. Cognitive therapy can help eliminate unrealistic sleep rituals, educate patients on the effects of insomnia on daily activities, and provide basic knowledge of insomnia.
Regulate sleep through food
People who suffer from insomnia are advised not to consume caffeine and alcohol for 4-6 hours, or not to eat spicy food before going to bed. In addition, let the bedroom stay dark, calm, and as comfortable as possible.
Create a sleep routine for yourself
The right sleep routine includes reading, listening to your favorite music, drinking warm drinks or taking a warm bath.
Insomnia or difficulty sleeping, commonly experienced by patients with liver cancer. Therefore, everyone must have a basic understanding of this situation and discuss the problem of sleeping with a doctor for appropriate treatment.
