Neurologist Yuliya Prokofyeva has revealed unusual methods for those suffering from insomnia.
Medianews.az reports that, according to her, sometimes trying too hard to fall asleep increases brain activity. This makes sleep more difficult.
The doctor stated that in such cases the "paradoxical intention" technique can help. In this method, a person instructs themselves not to fall asleep and tries to stay awake by keeping their eyes open.
In addition, the "cognitive distraction" technique is also recommended. In this case, a person imagines random and neutral images, which weakens the brain's alertness mechanism and makes it easier to fall asleep.
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