Medical research and sleep experts do not rule out that monthly cycles can affect the quality of your sleep. Let’s find out because the next full moon is coming soon.
Full moon and sleep: can the moon affect the quality of sleep?
If you’ve ever felt groggy and sleepless or had trouble sleeping during a full moon, there may be an objective, science-based reason for it.
There’s a reason sleep experts recommend falling asleep in a completely dark room, turning off various gadgets, bedside lamps, and even those cute battery-powered candles. Because of the light, we are more likely to fall asleep later than usual, which means that the duration of sleep decreases and the night’s sleep also suffers. The bright moon is no doubt capable of lengthening our evenings and shortening our sleep. That’s why during a full moon, scientists and doctors recommend drawing the curtains, especially if the moon is shining directly into your window.
Of course, more research is needed to confirm this theory 100%, but the effect of the full moon on sleep has long confused many experts and also astrologers.
Possible effects of the full regimen on sleep and well-being
Here are some of the effects of the full moon on sleep and in general on our state.
Insomnia at full moon
The moon can affect the speed of falling asleep. According to this study, participants were more likely to fall asleep later, a few days before the full moon, and also complained of trouble falling asleep. This study had a similar result: under a full moon, participants tended to go to bed much later than usual.
Tired of the full moon
Astrologers believe that the full moon is a source of great emotional energy. When the sun meets the moon, our emotions can get out of hand. At the same time, our energy and vitality are depleted, even if we sleep long and seemingly sweetly.
How to fall asleep during a full moon
- Think about how not to fall asleep. If you repeat to yourself every time “I don’t want to fall asleep”, it is simply impossible not to fall asleep.
- Meditate on specific body parts. Start at the third eye (the area between the eyebrows) and work your way down the body to the tips of the toes.
- Try white noise. Sometimes white noise sleep apps and even Spotify playlists of sleep tunes can help you calm your mind and fall asleep.
Experts say the full moon can affect your sleep, but it may have more to do with the light than the “energy.” However, further research is needed to reach any conclusion, so do not close this issue.
Either way, you should get at least seven hours of sleep a night and maintain healthy sleep hygiene. Do not forget it, and even with a full moon you will have a sweet dream.
