Title: Common Misconceptions
Author: Chen Yan, TCM Practitioner (Practice License No.: 241330108000021) This article is written by Dr. Chen Yan, based on classical TCM theories and clinical experience, and is intended for popular science reference only. The qualification can be publicly verified on the official website of the National Health Commission of China.Common Misconceptions
Many people believe that feeling sleepy but being unable to fall asleep when lying down, and feeling exhausted upon waking up is just a trivial matter. In fact, this may be a warning signal from the body.Title: Why Do I Feel Sleepy But Can't Sleep When I Lie Down, and Feel Exhausted Upon Waking Up?
Deep Explanation
According to traditional Chinese medicine, this phenomenon may be related to the imbalance of yin and yang in the human body.In TCM theory, the human body is an integrated whole of yin and yang balance. When yin and yang are balanced, the body is healthy; when they are imbalanced, various diseases arise. The imbalance of yin and yang can lead to various symptoms, such as insomnia, dizziness, and fatigue. In the case of feeling sleepy but unable to sleep, it may be due to the body's attempt to adjust the balance of yin and yang.