UAE: Sleep routines disrupted during Ramadan? Doctors share 10 tips to get back on track

UAE: Sleep routines disrupted during Ramadan? Doctors share 10 tips to get back on track

After the long weekend, residents will be waking up to full-day work shifts and regular schedules; here's a guide that could help make adjustments easier

Published: Sat 22 Apr 2023, 4:55 PM Last updated: Sat 22 Apr 2023, 5:34 PM

With the month-long observance of Ramadan, your body clock has made some adjustments that have likely affected your sleep patterns. Now that the long weekend is almost over, medical experts share some tips on how to get back on track in time for the resumption of usual routines.

During the holy month, some people hit the sack early, woke up for suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and prayer, and returned to sleep until office hours. Others stay up past midnight and get way less sleep than normal.

Dr Tamer Moustafa, internal medicine specialist at Ahalia Hospital, Abu Dhabi City, noted that individuals who observed Ramadan rituals may take time to return to normal patterns, mainly their sleep routines.

“They should gradually readjust sleep timing. Try to set a specific time and stick to it. Avoid drinking caffeine in the evening. Also, don’t sleep in the afternoon. If you feel very tired, have a 30-minute nap but not more than that. Don’t stress and overthink about sleeping trouble