In a new study, researchers induced mild, acute sleep deprivation in mice and then examined their behaviors and brain activity. Not only did dopamine release increase during the acute sleep loss period, synaptic plasticity also was enhanced — literally rewiring the brain to maintain the bubbly mood for the next few days.
Honestly most people have done it on purpose before. You ever stay up late with a friend and suddenly everything is so much funnier?
That’s a perfect explanation. Hadn’t grasped it until you said it.
Never had mood swings. Not to chuckle at a serious problem, but I’d be curious to see if a sleepless night brings 'em on. Maybe tonight, it’s the weekend…
That’s a perfect explanation. Hadn’t grasped it until you said it.
Never had mood swings. Not to chuckle at a serious problem, but I’d be curious to see if a sleepless night brings 'em on. Maybe tonight, it’s the weekend…