If You Have 'Corona Insomnia'... Essential for Changing Seasons, Sleep Mask

Project Sleep Double-sided Eye Mask. Photo by Project Sleep

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] The number of people suffering from insomnia is increasing due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). As the global pandemic of COVID-19 prolongs, changes in daily life have become entrenched, and many people are experiencing anxiety.

According to the Washington Post on the 3rd, 10-15% of people worldwide suffered from chronic insomnia, experiencing difficulty sleeping three or more nights a week even before the COVID-19 pandemic, and this proportion has increased further since the pandemic.

Dr. Nora Simpson, a clinical psychologist at Stanford University's Sleep Health and Insomnia Program, said, "Crises such as natural disasters or terrorism cause short-term insomnia," adding, "If you experience stress or hear worrying news in the last hour or two before going to bed, it can negatively affect your sleep." She advised, "Prioritize time with family and exercise, and avoid eating before bedtime."

She emphasized that it is important to get light exposure during the day, refrain from using electronic devices for at least one hour before bedtime, and maintain a regular sleep schedule at night.

Sleep specialist brand Project Sleep recommends a double-sided eye mask, also known as a "drug eye mask," as a method to alleviate insomnia through small lifestyle changes, such as using blackout eye masks, for people experiencing sleep disorders like "COVID insomnia."

Although the ideal sleep environment varies by individual, generally, the darker the bedroom, the easier it is to get a good night's sleep because the sleep hormone melatonin, which induces deep sleep, is produced more in dark environments. Therefore, wearing an eye mask or sleep mask or using blackout curtains in the bedroom can be helpful.

The double-sided eye mask consists of a warm side and a cool side. In particular, the cool side uses Temperature Responsive Capsules (TRS) to absorb body heat and maintain an optimal sleep temperature, making it a frequently recommended sleep mask product.

A representative from Project Sleep said, "If you are looking for treatments for sleep disorders or insomnia, first try improving your sleep environment by completely blocking out light in the bedroom, which can be helpful," and added, "We recommend Project Sleep's sleep masks, which can be comfortably used cool or warm throughout all four seasons."

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