Insomnia Awareness Day
OtherWhat Is Insomnia Awareness Day?
The 23rd of every month is "Fumin no Hi," Insomnia Awareness Day in Japan. It was established by SSP Co., Ltd., a maker of sleep aids. The date comes from reading 2 as "fu" and 3 as "min," giving fumin, sleeplessness, which put the main day on February 3. Because the symptoms occur all year round, the 23rd of every month was added as well.
A Day for Getting the Facts Out
The company's stated concern is that many people with symptoms do not know how to address them.
- Origin of the date: 2 and 3 read as "fumin," sleeplessness
- The other date: February 3 is also Insomnia Awareness Day
- Why the monthly 23rd: insomnia symptoms occur throughout the year
- Established by: SSP Co., Ltd.
- Purpose: to communicate sound information about addressing sleeplessness
December Unsettles the Daily Rhythm
Dinners and deadlines pile up in December, pushing bedtimes later, and the holiday break then shifts waking times too. When trouble sleeping persists, consulting a medical professional is one available option rather than simply pressing on.
Tips for Marking This Day
- Note your bedtime and waking time for a week
- Review how you use your phone before bed
- Check whether your bedroom's temperature and light suit sleeping
- If symptoms persist, look up where you could seek advice
Don't Let Sleepless Nights Pile Up
This day comes around thirteen times a year. The rush of late December is exactly when a check on your own sleep is worth making.