“People with insomnia are perfectionists, obsessive-compulsive, controlling, and like to have everything in order.”

The Sleep disorders are affecting more and more people. is one of them insomnia This can last days or weeks and can be caused by great stress or a traumatic event. If it lasts longer, it may be the main problem or related to illness or medication use.

The Mayo Clinic in the United States defines insomnia as “a disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep or stay asleep. It can also cause you to wake up too early and be unable to get back to sleep. It can lower your energy levels and affect your mood, health, work performance and quality of life.”

One of the largest specialists in this field in Spain is the Odile RomeroDirector of the multidisciplinary sleep department at the Vall d’Hebron Hospital in Catalonia. He assured this in an interview on the TV3 program Tot es mou Sleeping well “is almost a modern luxury.” He then described the most common personality of those who suffer from insomnia: ““They are perfectionists, obsessive, controlling, they like to have everything in order.”.

For the specialist, these people tend to develop insomnia when they go through phases Stress or worries And His mind remains alert. This inner overwhelm, he explained, prevents you from completely switching off and ultimately affects the quality of your night’s sleep.

Before the sleep disorders, Many people are reaching out various medications. Romero warns that this practice can have serious consequences. “The patient starts taking medication because he sees it as the quickest solution, but all European and American guidelines recommend medication as the first option.” cognitive behavioral therapy“, he assured.

This psychological treatment attempts to correct the habits and thoughts that perpetuate insomnia and is scientifically considered the most effective alternative.

Romero also warned against this high consumption of benzodiazepines in Spain, one of the countries where they are most used in Europe. “We have an over-medicated population,” he described. Continued use of these medications can lead to tolerance, dependence, and even recurrent insomnia..

Romero emphasized that rest must be learned and not forced, recalling the importance of maintaining regular routines, avoiding screens in the bedroom and before bed, and reducing the use of stimulants to achieve restful sleep without resorting to medication.