What to do about sleepiness

Hypersomnia is a relatively common symptom nowadays. It is mainly characterized by excessive sleep during the day, but being able to reach a completely natural state of wakefulness when waking up. It is mainly characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis and some hypnotic hallucinations. People sleep too much during the day or cannot fall asleep at night, but can reach a completely awake state after sufficient sleep. The transition time is long and sleep disorders occur repeatedly every day for more than three months.

Sleepiness can cause obvious distress or affect social functions. Sleepiness must be treated, mainly symptomatically. At the same time, different dietary requirements are required based on different symptoms. General care must avoid eating foods that may help reduce the frequency of sleepiness.

Once drowsiness occurs, it is not easy to eliminate. In most cases, these symptoms of sleepiness can be successfully managed with treatment, regular naps, and good sleep habits.

Treatment is mainly symptomatic, and central nervous system stimulants can be used appropriately, such as 5-10 mg of methylphenidate taken half an hour before breakfast or lunch, starting with a small dose and gradually increasing the dose to a total of 30 mg per day, or 5-10 mg of amphetamine once a day and gradually increasing the dose to a total of 20 mg per day, or 37.5 mg of pemoline once a day, the effective dose is 37.5 mg to 75 mg.

The main symptom of hypersomnia - excessive daytime sleepiness - can be treated in several ways, such as taking stimulants like modafinil (Provigil), methylphenidate (Ritalin and other brand names), or dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), and taking regular naps during the day. Cataplexy and sleep paralysis can be treated with tricyclic antidepressants. Cataplexy can also be treated with oxytocin sodium, although use of this drug needs to be strictly controlled because it is abused in the entertainment industry.

The above is what to do about sleepiness. Sleepiness is a common sleep disorder that has a great impact on the human body and mental life. It must be treated in time in daily life. If you find yourself drowsiness in your daily life, you cannot control it with medication. Instead, you should adopt some good living habits such as not smoking and driving, and eating habits are also very important.