Sleeping Problem: Getting good sleep is very important to remain physically and mentally fit. The problem of sleeplessness causes many types of diseases. Many types of diseases surround your body if you do not sleep and wake up on time. Meanwhile, India’s Telemanas mental health helpline has made a shocking revelation. The problem of sleeplessness is at the top among the complaints received in this helpline. That means most of the Indians are troubled by the problem of not sleeping at night.
what does the report say
Let us tell you that TeleManas Mental Health Helpline was started in October 2022. This helpline has received calls from more than 3.5 lakh Indians across the country. Recently, on October 10, the government assessed the report on Tele Manas in which it was revealed that a large percentage of people are troubled by the problem of insomnia. Whereas 14 percent people are troubled by depressed mood, 11% by stress and 4% by anxiety.
The report also shows that out of the total complaints, at least three percent of the people are suffering from suicide related cases. However, the problem of insomnia is at the top. Let us tell you that most of the calls received on Tele Manas Mental Health Helpline were from men which is 56 percent and 72% people in the age group of 18 to 45 years called.
Why is sleep disturbed?
With changing times, depression, anxiety and stress have increased among people, due to which the problem of sleeplessness has increased among people. Along with this, unbalanced lifestyle, watching mobile or TV till late night and irregular working hours have also caused considerable disturbance in sleep. The result of this is that most people keep complaining about not getting enough sleep or lack of sleep.
How many hours of sleep is necessary at what age?
Health experts say that children between 16 years to 17 years should sleep at least 13 hours a day. People aged between 20 to 55 years must sleep at least 7 hours a day. If you are above fifty years of age then you should sleep for 6 hours. If seen, sleep gives rest to your body after the whole day’s work. It is like a spa which not only reforms the body but also gives plenty of energy for the next day. This improves efficiency and brain development. The chemical processes that occur in the brain while sleeping increase mental capacity and help in preventing the negative effects of aging.
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what happens due to lack of sleep
Lack of sleep not only puts you at risk of many diseases but it also causes early aging and reduces the hours of your life. People who do not get enough sleep, all their body parts are not able to function properly, premature wrinkles start appearing on the face and along with mental stress, their ability to work is also adversely affected.
Health experts say that lack of sleep increases the risk of mental diseases, cancer, brain stroke, heart disease and even diabetes. Deteriorating sleep cycle has a negative impact on the body’s metabolism and The person’s weight starts increasing.
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