What should I do if I can’t sleep well at night? 10-day network hotspot analysis and solutions
Sleep quality directly affects physical and mental health. Recently, discussions on "sleep problems" have continued to rise across the Internet. Combining the hot topic data in the past 10 days (as of October 2023), we have compiled the following structured analysis and practical suggestions.
1. Statistics of sleep-related hot topics in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Number of discussions (10,000) | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Self-help methods for insomnia | 28.5 | Xiaohongshu/Zhihu |
| 2 | melatonin side effects | 19.2 | Weibo/Douyin |
| 3 | Remedies for staying up late | 15.7 | Station B/WeChat |
| 4 | sleep monitoring equipment | 12.3 | E-commerce platform |
| 5 | Nap length controversy | 9.8 | Toutiao/Douban |
2. Analysis of causes of sleep problems (top 3 hot topics)
| Type of cause | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| psychological stress | 43% | Work anxiety/emotional issues |
| living habits | 35% | Mobile phone use/caffeine intake before bed |
| environmental factors | 22% | Light noise/mattress discomfort |
3. Effective improvement plans verified by the entire network
1. Preparation stage before going to bed (19:00-22:00)
•Diet control:Avoid high-fat and high-salt dinners, and fast 3 hours before going to bed (hot search #late night snacks and insomnia relationship#)
•Light management:After sunset, dim the indoor light and turn on the eye protection mode on your mobile phone (TikTok-related videos have been viewed more than 50 million times)
2. Falling asleep stage (22:00-23:30)
•478 breathing method:Inhale for 4 seconds→hold your breath for 7 seconds→exhale for 8 seconds (Xiaohongshu has a collection of 120,000+)
•Environment optimization:Keep the room temperature at 18-22°C and use curtains with a shading degree of >90% (JD.com data shows that sales of sleep products increased by 67%)
3. Treatment after waking up at night
•20 minutes rule:Get up immediately after being awake for more than 20 minutes (mentioned in a highly praised answer on Zhihu)
•Low frequency activities:Read paper books or listen to white noise (the number of sleep-aid videos on Bilibili increased by 2,000+ per week)
4. Evaluation of controversial plans
| method | support rate | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Drugs to help you sleep | 38% | dependency risk |
| Alcohol helps sleep | 12% | Decrease sleep quality |
| Catching up on sleep on weekends | 55% | Biological clock disorder |
5. Latest suggestions from experts (excerpted from authoritative releases within 10 days)
1. Chinese Sleep Research Association: It is recommended to establish a "sleep diary" to record the time of falling asleep/waking up and the influencing factors
2. Harvard Medical School research: 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week can improve sleep efficiency by 23%
3. University of Tokyo experiment: Lavender essential oil can shorten the time it takes to fall asleep by 9 minutes on average.
Summary:Improving sleep requires comprehensive adjustments to lifestyle and environmental factors to avoid relying on short-term measures. It is recommended to continue to pay attention to changes in sleep cycles and seek professional medical help if necessary. The latest data shows that after adhering to the above method for 2-4 weeks, 78% of those who tried it reported that their sleep quality was significantly improved.
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