What to Do When You Can’t Sleep at Night?

Many people living in Bangkok struggle with difficulty falling asleep and insufficient sleep. What should you do when you have trouble sleeping?

Why Do We Struggle to Fall Asleep?

There are various reasons for difficulty falling asleep, but one common cause is an imbalance in the autonomic nervous system.

What is the Autonomic Nervous System?

The autonomic nervous system consists of two parts: the sympathetic nervous system and the parasympathetic nervous system.

• Parasympathetic Nervous System:
  When you sleep, the parasympathetic nervous system becomes dominant, helping the body relax and recover. It also enhances the function of the digestive organs. If the parasympathetic system isn’t functioning well, your digestive system can also suffer.
• Sympathetic Nervous System:
  During the day, the sympathetic nervous system takes over to keep the body active. For example, when engaging in sports, the sympathetic system is dominant. If this system doesn’t activate properly during the day, you may feel drowsy and sluggish.

Why Does the Balance of the Autonomic Nervous System Get Disrupted?

There are several possible causes, but in Thailand, the following are common:

1. Irregular bedtime due to frequent late-night business dinners or gatherings.
2. Constant tension caused by unfamiliar environments or languages.
3. Stress from parenting in a new environment.
4. Lack of exercise due to reliance on cars for transportation.
5. Stress from working with Thai colleagues, which can lead to sleeplessness.

How to Restore Balance to the Autonomic Nervous System?

So, how can you restore balance to your autonomic nervous system?

At Pain Away Clinic, we offer treatments including electrical therapy, manual therapy, and the use of CBD oil.

1. Electrical Therapy:
   We use special electrical currents applied to the wrists to improve the balance of the autonomic nervous system.
2. Manual Therapy:
   Techniques to relieve tension in the muscles around the spine and neck are highly effective.
3. CBD Oil:
   During manual therapy, we also use Pain Away’s original CBD oil to further enhance the balance of the autonomic nervous system.

While some patients experience dramatic improvement after just one session, others gradually notice the effects over time.

If you have trouble falling asleep or constantly feel fatigued, please don’t hesitate to consult us.