4 Reasons Why Rain Makes You Sleepy And Want To Lie Down

Illustration why when it rains so sleepy? (Unsplash/Dharma Saputra)

JAKARTA – For someone who has insomnia, or has difficulty sleeping at night, rain can help them close their eyes quickly. Unfortunately, during activities, the effects of rain also affect the desire to lie down and sleepy.

The effect of rain turns out to be enormous on human activities. According to science, the effects of rain and frequent sleepiness that make you want to lie down are proven. Quoting Sleep Health Group, Friday, December 24, these are the reasons that cause drowsiness when it rains.

1. Atoms in the air

When it rains, the air pressure is lower and the water vapor is high. Both of these factors lower the overall oxygen level in the air. This makes the brain more tired than when the weather is sunny.

Rain increases negative ions in the air, negatively charged particles appear due to lightning and friction between rain and air. These ions, can significantly improve the work of the nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems so that many people want to lie down and relax.

2. The rhythm of the rain relaxes the brain

Several studies have shown that the rhythm of rain can relax the brain. The constant, quiet sound of rain can be an excellent lullaby for people trying to sleep.

Studies have found that the effect of the rhythm of rain is often not realized, so it is often a question. However, the effect is different if it rains heavily, especially when accompanied by lightning. Instantly, makes you awake and alert.

3. Melatonin secretion increases

Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the circadian or biological clock of the body for sleep. So melatonin is often known as the sleep hormone. The melatonin secretion cycle is influenced by the time of day and night.

Melatonin will increase when it is dark and the sun is dim. Therefore, when it is cloudy especially accompanied by a light drizzle that emits a gentle rhythm, melatonin secretion increases and you feel more sleepy.

4. Activities are limited

This last factor relates to the limited activity when it rains. Outdoor activities must be delayed due to rain, even simple household tasks will become more difficult to complete. Its effect on an inactive body makes drowsiness come easy.

For those of you who undergo outdoor activities, don't forget to bring equipment when it rains, such as raincoats, change of clothes, warm clothes, and heating oil.