Houthi insomnia: Experts explain how to deal with disrupted sleep
Central Israel residents were once again woken by alarms on Wednesday following a missile launched from Yemen for the fourth time in a week by the Iran-backed Houthis. Returning to sleep can be difficult, leaving us feeling like "zombies" at work and disrupting our daily routines.
Professor Giora Pillar, head of the sleep clinics network in Clalit Health Services’ Haifa and Western Galilee district and at Carmel Medical Center, notes that research has shown that interrupted sleep takes a toll on the body. “There’s no escaping it; it causes both short-term and long-term harm.”
“When someone wakes up suddenly, especially due to anxiety, it’s hard to fall back asleep. Unlike waking for physical reasons like using the bathroom, waking accompanied by stress and adrenaline can significantly impact the whole night. Any nighttime awakening disrupts sleep quality and cycles, potentially causing health consequences.”
“Poor sleep quality can lead to memory problems, difficulty concentrating, fatigue and a significant decline in daily functioning, including work performance and routines. In severe cases, consulting a sleep specialist may be necessary for diagnosis and treatment.”
Mahamid also cautioned that frequent nighttime awakenings over time can lead to chronic insomnia. Interrupted sleep affects quality, causes daytime fatigue, impairs memory and concentration and may lead to serious health issues.
The Iran-backed Yemeni terror group continues to fire missiles toward Israel in the middle of the night, waking thousands; How can we get back to sleep and what should we do if we can't?
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