“Grumpy when waking up”, what are you angry about?

Not getting satisfactory results: Angry!

Not getting the bag I like: Angry!

The wall of my favorite CP collapsed: angry!

There are always many small things in life that can affect our mood, but for people who have difficulty waking up: if they get angry even for getting out of bed, the day will be too difficult.

If you have someone who is grumpy when waking up, here is a life-saving advice: Don't call him/her!!! Otherwise, you will find that not only will the other person be angry, but you will be even angrier than the other person! How did this "strange disease" of grumpiness develop? How should we treat people who are grumpy when waking up in daily life? Today, let Tadpole Jun give you some scientific knowledge. What is the root cause of "grumpiness when waking up"?

The scientific community has not yet reached a consensus on the cause of "morning grumpiness". The following hypotheses may all lead to morning grumpiness. Physiologically, when we wake up, our body temperature and blood pressure are in an elevated state, and our heart rate will significantly increase, and even arrhythmia may occur.

At the same time, the body's respiratory rate and gastrointestinal motility also speed up, and the body is hungry and dehydrated due to not eating for a long time, which means that the peripheral nervous system begins to wake up and is active, and the emotions at this time are very similar to the physiological signals when you are anxious and angry. When we feel external stimuli in a hazy state, the cerebral cortex will make us mistakenly believe that these stimuli are emotional signals and that the body is threatened, so the body will react quickly and release a large amount of adrenaline to deal with the impending "danger" in a combat state, and then "attack" the person who wakes you up at the moment.

The other is confusional awakening, which usually occurs after the regular sleep cycle is disrupted, such as being suddenly awakened by a ringing phone. This situation will cause a person to have a confused perception of time and place, and may be accompanied by hostility or violent behavior.

This situation is not uncommon, and one in ten people has experienced chaotic awakening at least once. There are many reasons for morning grumpiness, including a sudden disruption of the sleep process; an overly exciting nightlife that keeps the brain in an excited state for a long time; a sudden change in the sleeping environment or falling asleep with stress and anxiety, which can make people feel unwell. These factors are the "culprits" causing morning grumpiness~

How to relieve emotional outbursts?

From the perspective of sleep science, sleep is divided into two completely different stages: "deep sleep" and "light sleep". The most ideal state is to be awakened in the state of light sleep. After waking up, a normal person may be able to resume normal life after a short buffer. However, for people who have poor sleep or long-term insomnia, the body and brain need a longer awake time. If they are disturbed, they are prone to emotional outbursts.

In 2017, a 14-year-old boy was sleeping soundly when his mother pulled the quilt off him. Driven by severe morning irritation, he jumped from the 12th floor in a rage. Fortunately, the firefighters arrived in time to avoid a tragedy. Image source: Baidu search

Sleep is a basic physiological need of human beings. When it cannot be guaranteed, fluctuations in emotional state are inevitable. It is generally believed that emotions are related to the functional activities of the hypothalamus. During sleep deprivation, the human brain's ability to metabolize sugar will decrease, resulting in prolonged reaction time, reduced vigilance, and impaired attention.

Long-term lack of sleep will also lead to a decline in psychological cognitive function and regression of psychological function. How to wake up quickly and avoid the negative impact of grumpiness on our normal life is something we need to pay attention to and think about.

1

In winter, when conditions permit, you can use external heating facilities (such as air conditioning or electric heaters) to narrow the temperature difference between the bed and the room, and reduce the body's resistance to the cold when you lift the quilt. In the south, winter warming measures must be in place.

2

Use a gentle way of waking up with music. Set the alarm to your favorite music. Favorite melodies can stimulate the brain to wake up faster. This moderate way can effectively reduce the occurrence of grumpiness when waking up.

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After waking up, lie in bed for a while to buffer the time. Don't sit up immediately. You can take out your mobile phone to check the news or relax. Wait until all your body functions are in a stable state before getting up and changing clothes.

4

Use light to wake yourself up. Light not only wakes up the visual system, but also regulates the biological clock by suppressing melatonin, waking us up safely and effectively without breaking our sleep inertia.

5

Do some aerobic exercise after getting up to allow more oxygen to enter the brain and help wake up the body. The blood circulation will also speed up during exercise, and the body can be more fully awakened. But don't drink strong tea or coffee immediately after exercise, a cup of warm water is a better choice.

Waking up is a gradual process. If you are a person who is grumpy when waking up, you must wake up your body in a scientific way after waking up. If you have a teammate who is grumpy when waking up, remember not to wake him up violently. Try to wake him up gently, otherwise his grumpy waking up will make you bear the brunt of it all!

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Review: Li Xianhong, National Level 2 Psychological Counselor at the Psychological Counseling Center of the 371 Central Hospital of the People's Liberation Army Tadpole Music Original Article Editor/Fei Ge Source: Tadpole Music