It is no secret that people have been stressed during the pandemic, and stress is a leading cause for insomnia. Some people are even calling it “corona-somnia.” Dr. Michelle Drerup with the Cleveland Clinic told Michigan News Network this week it’s important to remember to wind down, and put electronics away.
“Something to be mindful of are the impact of being on our screens all of the time,” Drerup said. “The light exposure that we’re getting, especially if that’s in the evening as well as the content of what we’re doing can be very disruptive to sleep. So be mindful of that.”
Drerup says medications may help in the short-term. However, cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is often a better option for most people long-term.
