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Hi there!

……… It was one of these dreadful mornings, when she woke up but wished she could go back to sleep again.
She was feeling so sluggish and groggy, that it was absolutely impossible for her to focus, and go through her morning routines.

“ I feel so weary and drowsy   —   I’m still asleep, and I have to get up and deal with my daily tasks and jobs.
But I can hardly move “ she thought feeling worried.

Her mental alertness was down to zero, and she did need to be more awake.
This horrible sensation was really familiar to her;
because she has been experiencing this terrible situation most mornings.
As a consequence, she was awfully irritated, as she was unable to do even the simplest of things.

She wasn’t ready to start her day, yet;
all she wanted was rest …… and more rest ……

 

 

Sleep Inertia

 

According to scientific research, most people feel dizzy as if drunk, and disoriented when they wake up from sleep in the morning.
This is considered a normal part of life, and a reasonable behaviour.

Due to our modern life, most individuals have mornings when they wake up with their mind out of focus, and they wish they could go back to sleep.

It seems that, when we wake up some parts of our brain will awake with us, but some others will still be inactive, and will need more time to recover.

It takes everyone a little while to revive, and start functioning properly.
The time varies between one (1) minute and four (4) hours.
For many people it takes thirty (30) minutes, but for some others it can take all morning.

Contributing Factors

The root causes of experiencing this, Not Fully Awake situation, after a normal night’s sleep are the following:

a)          Sudden awakening by a loud noise during the wrong stage of sleep.

b)          Lack of sleep in general that will cause tiredness.

c)          The duration and quality of your sleep.

d)          Taking an afternoon nap.

e)          Eating a rich meal the night before.

f)          General Sleepiness Disorder, Sleep Apnea or Insomnia. 

 

 

Double Trouble

 

Morning grogginess has a number of unpleasant and  dangerous effects, as follows:

1)          Excessive stress during waking up.

2)          Incapability to make correct decisions.

3)          Loss of concentration and focus.

4)          Inability to perform simple daily tasks.

5)          Ineffectiveness during the morning hours.

6)          Difficulty in driving and handling machinery.

7)          Lack of memory and recollection.

8)          Inability to perform properly at work.

9)          Concentration of high adrenaline levels.

Cure – All

Here are some simple ways to combat your symptoms:

a)          Avoid naps during the day completely.

b)          Have a light dinner during the evening, and avoid drinking any alcohol altogether.

c)          Go to bed, more or less, at the same time every night, including weekends.

d)          Get enough sleep, by making certain you go to bed only when you feel sleepy, and ensure you wake up next morning naturally, with no alarm clock.

e)         As soon as you wake up, (similar time every morning):

—          Think of something you look forward to.

—          Switch on the radio to your favourite music.

—          Open the windows to get the natural light. 

f)          Have a drink first thing in the morning in order to hydrate, like, a glass of water and a teaspoon of honey, or a cup of peppermint tea.

g)          Eat a healthy and wholesome breakfast.

h)          Go outdoors, be a little active, and enjoy the sun and the natural light.

 

 

Worn – Out Syndrome

 

The human body likes cyclical routines.
So, if you develop specific evening and morning healthy habits, your body will know what to expect, and it will react accordingly.

The fallacy:

A huge number of people drink a lot of caffeine every morning, wrongly believing that it helps them wake up and feel active.

But this is the mistaken approach, which in fact has long term negative health consequences; 
because, caffeine has only a superficial result, since it increases the heart rate and raises the blood pressure.

Caffeine does not address the root of the problem;
actually, this is what it does:

There is a neurochemical in your brain that promotes sleep, called Adenosine.
This substance continues to increase during the day, and by the night your brain has enough of it to make you feel tired and sleepy.

Caffeine now imitates Adenosine, and establishes itself into the same receptors in your brain, keeping you awake and active continuously.

At the same time, Adenosine can not do its normal job;
so. your brain starts fighting back by producing more and more Adenosine.

As a result, you will be feeling increasingly tired every morning, and you will be needing more and more caffeine every day, in order to get the same results, feeling awake.

That is, a Vicious Circle.

The only solution is to remove caffeine from your diet completely, so that your body can start working as normal, the way it was originally intended.