What is Dysania?

Dysania is also referred to as clinomania; It is a condition in which you find it very difficult to get out of the bed and take that important first step every day. People with Dysania feel tired even after  8-10 hours of sleep on a regular basis and some people experience racing thoughts just to come out of the bed.

Symptoms:

• After a day at work, you want to directly go to bed, without having food or even coffee although you are very hungry.
• You are obsessed with sleep, which is impacting your interpersonal relationships.
• In spite of trying a lot and gathering all of your confidence to make a change in this direction, you are not able to break the pattern. You have tried to change time and again but failed.
• Sleep is always on your mind and you can trade off your quality time with your partner with sleep.
• Sleeping is more than just resting for you. You use sleep to escape your emotional up-downs. Every time you meet with a negative emotion like sadness, loneliness etc you go to sleep.
• You are habitually late for work because you find it very difficult to get out of bed, you have even missed interviews for the same reason.
• You have your best intentions to get out of bed and have an exciting day but any small excuse is good to keep you in bed for a few extra minutes, which eventually becomes a few hours and then days.

Self  Help:

• Have scheduled sleeping hours(ideally 7-8 hours a day)
• Go for a walk however difficult it may seem
• Drink a lot of water to stay hydrated; You will be less drowsy
• Grab a healthy Breakfast so that you can start the day on a good note
• Try to avoid caffeine before your sleep hours.

Seek professional help if these self-help techniques do not provide any relief; It may be necessary to investigate further in order to rule out a primary sleep disorder such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome. Talking with your health care provider about strategies to get more restful sleep and minimize side effects from medications can make a world of difference in how you start the day.

Know Dr Prerna Kohli