What should women do about insomnia and frequent dreams?

Written by Li Xiao Jie
Internal Medicine
Updated on September 06, 2024
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For women with insomnia and frequent dreams, the specific age group should be considered. If the women are in menopause, it's related to a decrease in estrogen secretion. In such cases, hormone medications can be appropriately used, but it is necessary to visit the gynecology department for professional guidance from a doctor and not to blindly use hormone medications on one’s own. For younger women, it’s often caused by nervous exhaustion. Daily mental stress, or taking oral medications can address this issue, such as using Anshen Bunao liquid, Wuweizi granules, Bailemian, etc., which all have effective treatment results. Additionally, one can drink milk before bedtime, soak feet in hot water, listen to soothing music, etc., and try to avoid looking at phones or watching TV.

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Written by Feng Ying Shuai
Traditional Chinese Medicine
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Where to massage for insomnia and excessive dreaming?

Insomnia and frequent dreaming are common symptoms in the clinical setting. If the condition is not very severe, we can regulate our organ functions and alleviate the symptoms by massaging certain acupoints. Specific situations must be analyzed in detail. Here are some commonly used basic acupoints. For example, the Neiguan acupoint located above the pericardium muscle is frequently used and can reduce the incidence of insomnia and frequent dreaming. Additionally, the Shenmen and Tongli acupoints on the heart muscle can be massaged; moving upward, we can massage the deeper veins and the Zhaohai acupoint, as well as the Yinlingquan. Of course, clinically, depending on the different symptoms, we may also choose acupoints discerningly. For instance, if insomnia and frequent dreams are caused by poor digestion or an upset stomach, we can massage the Zhongwan acupoint to adjust the condition.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine
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How to treat insomnia due to insufficient Qi and blood?

When physical symptoms of qi and blood deficiency and signs of insomnia appear, patients are likely to exhibit symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness, spontaneous sweating, and pale complexion. At this time, it is necessary to promptly regulate the body. You can eat more foods or medicines that replenish qi and nourish the blood. It is recommended to use Astragalus, Codonopsis, Angelica Sinensis, and Goji berries to simmer a pigeon soup, and also add some calming herbs such as lotus seeds and lily. Among these, Astragalus and Codonopsis help replenish qi; Angelica Sinensis and Goji berries nourish the yin and enrich the blood; pigeon meat itself is rich in nutrients and has benefits such as warming yang, strengthening the kidneys, enhancing qi, and nourishing the blood. Combined together, these can effectively improve the symptoms of insomnia caused by qi and blood deficiency. (Note: Use of specific medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can Qi deficiency cause insomnia?

Qi deficiency can cause insomnia. Symptoms of qi deficiency include loss of appetite, nausea, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, frequent dreaming, abdominal bloating, and diarrhea, leading to a decreased immune response and reduced resistance in the body. It is possible to take some Chinese herbal medicines that replenish qi and blood, such as ginseng, astragalus, and schisandra. (Medication should be taken according to medical advice.) It is important to maintain a light diet, keep a cheerful mood, and avoid spicy and highly stimulating foods. Consuming chicken, beef, and pork to supplement qi and blood can be beneficial. Try to avoid getting frustrated.

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Management of poor heart condition and insomnia

If you have heart issues and are experiencing insomnia, you can consider the following adjustments: First, appropriate medication adjustments, such as under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, combining pulse-taking and tongue examination to determine the body's constitution, proper use of traditional Chinese herbs like sour jujube kernels, goji berries, poria, licorice, jujube, chrysanthemum, and honeysuckle to make porridge can to some extent improve sleep issues. Second, maintain good lifestyle habits, like keeping a positive mood, avoiding staying up late, developing the habit of sleeping regularly, and avoiding overeating, especially at dinner. If necessary, take Western medicine to improve sleep, such as eszopiclone, under the direction of a doctor.

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Does anxiety disorder cause insomnia?

Patients with anxiety disorders may experience symptoms of insomnia, primarily due to high sympathetic nervous excitement and hyperfunction of skeletal muscles. Therefore, patients may exhibit high alertness, difficulties falling asleep, frequent awakenings during sleep, or inability to fall back asleep after waking up. In such cases, clinically, anti-anxiety medications with sedative and hypnotic effects, such as benzodiazepine anti-anxiety drugs, or antidepressants with sedative effects, can be effectively used. Moreover, if anxiety disorder patients can self-adjust, such as through exercise, they may also improve their sleep conditions to some extent.