Teens – Sleep Disturbances

Teenage is full of confusions about the future and many unfulfilled desires
If teenagers are not given enough support during this period of time
there is risk of developing the signs of depression
The most common signs of depression include insomnia, sleeping for long hours
getting up early, avoiding social gatherings, fatigue
lower grades, crying even for simple issues and the desire to remain isolated



Sleep disturbances of various types such as oversleeping, sleeplessness, getting up
very early in the morning and unable to sleep continuously for more than two to three hours
at nights. Whatever is the type of sleep disturbance, it should be treated to avoid other problems
such as reduced immunological responses. Many people start using sleep medications
to control the sleeping problems, but it is essential to consult a
physician before starting any medication to rule out any medical conditions



It is essential to pay attention our children’s sleep and that a teenager should have the
required nine hours of sleep at night time. Encourage them to go to bed early
in the night and get up early in the morning
Make strict rules to not chat with friends at night. By having a perfect sleep at night
it is possible to avoid mood swings at day time
and reduce the risk of being a victim of depression



To let the teenager have a good night sleep throughout the night, have a chat with
him or her before going to bed. Encourage them to reveal their problems
Make sure that you totally understand their feelings and try to give a
solution out of your experiences. You can even discuss your teenage
experiences with the child. This will be very soothing and
relaxing for the teenager and is a very helpful way
to bring the teenager out of depression



Another simple way to avoid sleep disturbances caused due to depression in
teenagers is to encourage them to have a healthy diet
Having a healthy diet will not only keeps you healthy but also boosts
the mental power to fight against the odds and lead a goal oriented life



If your teenager is avoiding social gatherings, encourage him to join
the sports club or other healthy activities. If the child is under
depression and is not in a state to respond for your motivation
try to arrange a gathering right at your home and encourage
him to participate with your help. This enables them to
know how much you care for them and they will
move forward to share their feelings with you



If any of the above tricks are not working to improve your
depressed teenager, take the help of a psychiatrist. If the sleep disturbances
are very severe that the general health is being affected
the psychiatrist may recommend certain anti-depressants
to control the hormonal secretion and reduce the level of depression



Sleeping disturbances are very common in teenagers who are under
depression and it is very easy to overcome those problems
with proper support and counseling from psychiatrist in worst cases



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