Why do we feel sleepy in spring

Many people think that spring sleepiness is caused by lack of sleep, so they will make up for sleep as soon as they have time. However, don’t you find it strange that when we try our best to make up for sleep, although we sleep more, we are prone to sleepiness, and when we wake up, we feel uncomfortable all over. In fact, the correct way to deal with spring sleepiness is to go to bed early and get up early, and not lie in bed. So, why do we feel sleepy in spring? Let me introduce it to you below, let’s take a look.

Why do we feel sleepy in spring?

Modern medicine believes that spring sleepiness is a physiological phenomenon caused by the human body's inability to adapt quickly to changes in the external environment. Because the temperature is lower in winter, blood vessels constrict, blood flow to internal organs and the brain increases, and the brain's oxygen supply also increases accordingly. As the temperature rises in spring, the oxygen supply to the brain decreases, making people more prone to drowsiness. However, traditional Chinese medicine believes that the so-called spring sleepiness has nothing to do with the season, but is related to the lack of human energy. Spring sleepiness is a sign of not getting enough rest and lack of energy in winter. So when energy is needed to be generated in spring, there is not enough energy, and spring sleepiness occurs.

It is better to go to bed early and get up late in winter, and to go to bed early and get up early in spring

In winter, people should go to bed early and get up late, do less activity, take proper supplements, and meditate to store energy for the coming year.

Therefore, people who easily feel sleepy in spring should reflect on whether they were overly tired in winter. People should adjust their pace of life appropriately, avoid excessive fatigue, and seek medical help when necessary.

Since it is easy to feel sleepy in spring, we need to develop good living habits. As for why we feel sleepy in spring, I believe everyone already knows it. Many people think that they feel sleepy because they don’t get enough sleep, and they want to make up for it by sleeping more during the day, but the reality is that they often cannot achieve the results they want. Therefore, it is best to go to bed early and get up early, and eat more fruits and vegetables. Everyone should remember this.