"Can I only eat when I need to?" A sleep aid before a meeting, business trip, or presentation

1. " Presentational insomnia " : It's not that you can't sleep, but the anxiety of " not being able to fail " that's at work

Common triggering situations:

•       Before an important meeting, presentation, or interview , the more I think about having to sleep, the harder it is to fall asleep.

•       Temporary business trips, jet lag across time zones , brain hyperactivity, and disrupted biological clocks

•       Before exams or work pressure suddenly surges , the brain " holds a meeting " before going to bed

📌 Characteristics: Sleep well at ordinary times, but be particularly awake at critical moments

This type of insomnia does not usually require long-term medication, but short-term intervention can significantly improve performance and condition .

 

2. ORAs: non-sedating, non-addictive, especially suitable for short-term use

Compared with traditional sleeping pills (such as diazepam, zopiclone):

characteristic	Traditional sleeping pills	ORAs (such as suovolumab, etc.)
How it works	Calm the central nervous system and force yourself to fall asleep	Block the wake-up signal and fall asleep
Is it addictive?	Easy to become addicted and drug resistant	No addiction, no rebound after drug withdrawal
Does it affect daytime status?	Significant hangover	Awake the next day, with normal concentration
Is it suitable for on-demand use?	no	✅ Also effective for non-continuous use

✅ Scientific research supports:

•       Sun et al., 2021 (Suvorexant) : Even with intermittent use, it can still shorten the time to fall asleep and improve sleep structure

•       Ueno et al., 2022 (Lebrexan) : No rebound after short-term use, and the rhythm recovers naturally

•       Muehlan et al., 2022 (Dalileisheng) : There was no significant difference in cognition, reaction, and emotional state between the control group and the control group the next day after taking it

 

3. Practical recommendations: medication plans for three scenarios

Scenario	Recommended drugs	Features
Pre-exam / speech anxiety	Leibersson	Fast-acting, suitable for those who have trouble falling asleep
Business travel / jet lag	Suvorex	Long half-life, stable rhythm
Temporary high pressure state	Dale Raisin	Deep sleep guarantee + strong sense of wakefulness the next day

📌 It can be taken temporarily for 1 night or 2 to 3 consecutive nights as needed. It will not affect the rhythm and there is no need to reduce the dosage or stop the medication.

 

4. Precautions and usage recommendations

•       Take 30 minutes before bedtime , avoid bright light and high-intensity mental activities

•       It is not recommended to use it in combination with alcohol or GABA drugs.

•       If you are breastfeeding / pregnant, please consult your doctor in advance

•       If the anxiety is long-term and recurrent, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT-I) may be considered

 

Conclusion: No need to rely on it for a long time, just for a crucial night of stable sleep

Not all sleeping pills need to be taken every day. ORAs exist to allow you to " sleep well and soundly on the night you need them " so that you can still stand on the stage energetically the next day. A meeting, an exam, an important journey, all start with a good night's sleep .

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