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Here's How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During Lockdown

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Here are some tips that have resonated from discussions I have held with academic leaders and students about responding to COVID-19: Manage your expectations This is unlikely to be the writer’s retreat that you have long dreamt of. The suggestion that periods of quarantine might bring unprecedented productivity implies we should raise the bar, rather than lower it. Do not underestimate the cognitive and emotional load that this pandemic brings, or the impact it will have on your productivity, at least in the short term. Difficulty concentrating, low motivation and a state of distraction are to be expected. Adaptation will take time. Go easy on yourself. As we settle into this new rhythm of remote work and isolation, we need to be realistic in the goals we set, both for ourselves and others in our charge. Proactively manage your stress threshold Try to lay a solid foundation for your mental health and well-being by prioritizing your sleep, and practise good sleep hygiene (fo

Sleep Disorders: Signs, Symptoms and Causes

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Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. You may still feel tired when you wake up. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood but also your health, work performance and quality of life. How much sleep is enough varies from person to person, but most adults need seven to eight hours a night. At some point, many adults experience short-term (acute) insomnia, which lasts for days or weeks. It's usually the result of stress or a traumatic event. But some people have long-term (chronic) insomnia that lasts for a month or more. Insomnia may be the primary problem, or it may be associated with other medical conditions or medications, in that case one should seek treatment from the best hospital in Nagpur . You don't have to put up with sleepless nights. Simple changes in your daily habits can often help. Insomnia symptoms may include: Difficulty f