Why Do You Need More Deep Sleep When You_re Sad_ Sleep Science Explained
A wave of sadness crashes over you. You feel heavy, slow, exhausted. Your body is not failing you. It is trying to heal you. The need for deep sleep increases during periods of emotional distress because that is when your brain repairs the damage caused by stress.Deep sleep, also known as slow-wave sleep, is the stage where your brain clears metabolic waste, consolidates memory, and regulates emotional processing. During periods of sadness or depression, the brain produces higher levels of inflammatory cytokines. These proteins are cleared during deep sleep. Without enough deep sleep, the…
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