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Update Date: 2010/03/22 06:18 Life Center / Taipei Report
How difficult is it for Taiwanese to "sleep"? According to statistics from the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine, at least 6 million people in Taiwan suffer from sleep disorders, accounting for over a quarter of the population. Among them, 2.5 million experience chronic insomnia, taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, with continuous insomnia lasting over a month. Since one-third of a person's life is spent sleeping, getting a good night's rest seems increasingly challenging for many Taiwanese today.
In the Hollywood film *Fight Club*, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, the protagonist suffers from severe insomnia. Unable to sleep, he sits on the toilet flipping through mail-order catalogs, calls to buy furniture, and even listens to the tragic confessions of the dying just to help himself fall asleep.
The sense of unreality in his existence contrasts with the world moving forward under normal rules. The mental haze caused by insomnia leaves the protagonist drifting between the unreal and the real in life. He longs to escape the daze brought on by sleeplessness, feeling pain but unable to pinpoint its source. Enduring long nights of insomnia, his life becomes a dream, constantly questioning himself: "Did I sleep? Did I really sleep?"
Perhaps this is just a movie, but do similar scenarios reflect the reality of Taiwanese life? People try every possible method to fall asleep at night but find no solution. The resulting depression from sleeplessness, coupled with daytime fatigue and haziness due to insomnia the night before, leads to reliance on coffee and energy drinks during the day or sleeping pills at night—trapping them in a vicious cycle of insomnia.
How big is the "insomnia" market? With Taiwan's large insomniac population, many businesses are targeting this lucrative opportunity. In recent years, essential oils have surged in popularity. For example, lavender oil has become a favorite. While massage and relaxation services typically cater to high-income groups, not everyone can afford or has time for spa visits. Add economic downturns and life pressures, and insomnia has become a modern-day affliction. Some essential oil brands have launched "Natural Sleep" products specifically for sleep issues. Many people own various scented oils but don’t know how to use them, making "Natural Sleep" a standout product in the market. Manufacturers explain that with so many suffering from sleep problems, they developed this oil, which has even earned recommendations from the Taiwan Sleep Disorder Association, lending it credibility. Beyond essential oils, some turn to acupuncture and folk remedies, but severe sleep issues still require medical attention for a real solution.
Modern people seek healthy sleep, but with countless folk remedies available, it's hard to know what works. The biggest demand in the "insomnia" market is for natural, non-harmful solutions. Companies are sharpening their strategies to capitalize on this opportunity, and in the future, more products like "Natural Sleep" are expected to emerge, helping even more people with sleep troubles.
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Did I Really Sleep? Unveiling Taiwan's Hidden Sleep Deprivation Crisis
How difficult is it for Taiwanese to "sleep"? According to statistics from the Taiwan Society of Sleep Medicine, at least 6 million people in Taiwan suffer from sleep disorders, accounting for over a quarter of the population. Among them, 2.5 million experience chronic insomnia, taking more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, with continuous insomnia lasting over a month. Since one-third of a person's life is spent sleeping, getting a good night's rest seems increasingly challenging for many Taiwanese today.
In the Hollywood film *Fight Club*, starring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton, the protagonist suffers from severe insomnia. Unable to sleep, he sits on the toilet flipping through mail-order catalogs, calls to buy furniture, and even listens to the tragic confessions of the dying just to help himself fall asleep.
The sense of unreality in his existence contrasts with the world moving forward under normal rules. The mental haze caused by insomnia leaves the protagonist drifting between the unreal and the real in life. He longs to escape the daze brought on by sleeplessness, feeling pain but unable to pinpoint its source. Enduring long nights of insomnia, his life becomes a dream, constantly questioning himself: "Did I sleep? Did I really sleep?"
Perhaps this is just a movie, but do similar scenarios reflect the reality of Taiwanese life? People try every possible method to fall asleep at night but find no solution. The resulting depression from sleeplessness, coupled with daytime fatigue and haziness due to insomnia the night before, leads to reliance on coffee and energy drinks during the day or sleeping pills at night—trapping them in a vicious cycle of insomnia.
How big is the "insomnia" market? With Taiwan's large insomniac population, many businesses are targeting this lucrative opportunity. In recent years, essential oils have surged in popularity. For example, lavender oil has become a favorite. While massage and relaxation services typically cater to high-income groups, not everyone can afford or has time for spa visits. Add economic downturns and life pressures, and insomnia has become a modern-day affliction. Some essential oil brands have launched "Natural Sleep" products specifically for sleep issues. Many people own various scented oils but don’t know how to use them, making "Natural Sleep" a standout product in the market. Manufacturers explain that with so many suffering from sleep problems, they developed this oil, which has even earned recommendations from the Taiwan Sleep Disorder Association, lending it credibility. Beyond essential oils, some turn to acupuncture and folk remedies, but severe sleep issues still require medical attention for a real solution.
Modern people seek healthy sleep, but with countless folk remedies available, it's hard to know what works. The biggest demand in the "insomnia" market is for natural, non-harmful solutions. Companies are sharpening their strategies to capitalize on this opportunity, and in the future, more products like "Natural Sleep" are expected to emerge, helping even more people with sleep troubles.
Source: http:/ / tw. news. yahoo. com/ art……url/ d/ a/ 100322/ 17/ 22h9a. html