Aim: To obtain more data to confirm what we have gathered.
To obtain rough statistical data estimation
To obtain proofs and backup voices
To obtain reasons for research of insomnia
To find out common misconceptions people have in general
WHO: DOCTORS, MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS, and ORGANISATIONS OF INSOMNIA.
1. Do you think that insomnia is a serious problem among Singaporeans?
2. What types of insomnia are there?
3. What are the causes of the different types of insomnia?
2. What is the most common type of insomnia Singaporeans get?
3. What age group is more prone to insomnia?
4. Do you see many people asking for treatment of insomnia?
7. What cures for insomnia are there on the market?
6. Can you tell us if these methods and myths for falling asleep are true? Please explain why they do
or do not work.
6.1 Taking a hot bath
6.2 Drinking milk or herbal tea before bedtime
6.3 Eating a small, low protein, high carbohydrate bedtime snack, such as juice and cookies,
about an hour before bedtime or foods with large amounts of the amino acid L-tryptophan
6.4 Having a massage or listening to soothing music
6.5 Does sleeping positions help? (Is sleeping on our left side or on our backs better than
sleeping on our stomach?)
6.6 Sleeping on a firm bed and in dark and quiet well-ventilated bedroom
6.7 Visualising something peaceful or boring or imagining it is time to get up
6.8 Counting sheep?
6.9 How about sleeping with the head facing North so as to align the body with the
electromagnetic field of the planet?
5. What do you recommend insomniacs do to try to fall asleep?
6. Can you tell us more about herbal remedies for insomnia?
7. Can you tell us if the following can cause insomnia? If they can, why?
7.1 Taking caffeine, alcohol and tobacco
7.2 Any medications which can cause insomnia?
7.3 Is it true that genetic factors can cause insomnia? Does it mean that if the mother has a
history of insomnia, her child would be affected too?
8. What is cognitive and behavioural therapy?
8. Are there any other causes of insomnia?
9. What are some other methods to relax the body or to let one sleep better?
10. What impact will insomnia have on the lives of the victims? (Social) (Medical)
11. Do you think that more work should be done to promote public awareness about insomnia?
12. What corporation or organisations could the insomniac ask for help?
13. Where can we obtain more information about this topic?
14. Can you tell us about the medicinal properties of drugs like sleeping pills? (Herbs in the case of
Chinese physicist)