What if I can’t sleep after I’m diagnosed?

Patients who are diagnosed may experience a range of psychological responses, including anxiety, fear, insomnia, etc. The following are recommendations and strategies to help terminally ill patients to cope with post-diagnosis anxiety and insomnia.1. Awareness and acceptanceAnxieties and fears after diagnosis are a normal psychological response. Patients should recognize that these emotions are justified and try to accept them rather than repress or deny them.Access to informationKnowledge of disease: Access to detailed information on the nodals, including the causes, treatment, prognosis, etc., helps to reduce uncertainty and fear.Counselling doctors: In-depth interaction with doctors to learn about their condition and treatment plans.3. Psychological supportPsychological counselling: Seek the help of a professional psychologist to deal with anxiety and insomnia through talk therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).Support groups: Join patient support groups, share experiences and experiences with others with similar experiences.4. Relaxation techniquesDeep Respiration: Exercise of deep respiratory techniques, such as abdominal breathing, helps to relax the body and ease anxiety.Meditation: Focus on the present, reduce the multiplicity of thoughts through meditation exercises.Yoga: Yoga combines position, breath and meditation and helps to relax.Lifestyle adjustmentRegularity: Maintain regular sleep time and establish good sleep hygiene.Avoiding irritants: Reduce or avoid caffeine, alcohol and nicotine consumption, which may increase anxiety and insomnia.Adequate exercise: Regular and appropriate exercise, such as walking, swimming or cycling, helps to improve the quality of sleep.Sleep managementRelax before sleeping: take a break before sleeping, like a hot bath, read or listen to light music.Avoiding electronic devices: Avoiding the use of electronic devices before sleeping, as blue light may interfere with the sleep cycle.Create a good sleep environment: ensure a quiet, dark, cool, comfortable bed and pillow in the bedroom.7. Drug treatmentIf anxiety and insomnia seriously affect the quality of life, the use of medication under the guidance of a doctor may be considered.8. Practising(b) Reconsidering meditation: developing an acceptable and non-judgemental attitude to current experiences through the practice of meditation.Living in life: applying it to everyday life, such as eating, walking and so on, focusing on the current experience.9. Social eventsCommunication with family and friends: Share your feelings with those close to you and do not isolate yourself.Participation in social events: participation in social events that you like helps to distract attention and reduce anxiety.Focus on controllable factorsFocus on things that you can control, such as following a treatment plan and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, rather than fearing out-of-control outcomes.ConclusionsA terminally ill patient may experience anxiety and insomnia, which is a normal psychological and physical response. Through these strategies, patients can learn how to manage these symptoms and improve their quality of life. It is important that patients seek professional help and maintain close communication with the medical team to address the challenges posed by the disease.