Why does rain make you sleep better
When it rains, you always feel that you sleep well and have difficulty waking up. As we all know, you need a quiet environment to sleep well. But how can you sleep well on a rainy day?
It must be said that the weather does affect our mood. Many are related to the UV rays. When the rays of UVA and UVB from the sun hit our skin, it causes our body to produce an emotional and happy hormone - serotonin. On rainy days, the light is darker. When the light decreases and the darkness increases, this hormone not only decreases, but also causes the pineal gland to produce more melatonin. The main function of melatonin is to improve sleep quality.
Another is the low pressure in the atmosphere. When the atmospheric pressure decreases, the air becomes thinner, and the amount of oxygen a person breathes in for the same volume becomes less. As soon as our body notices this change, metabolism slows down, and this makes our body tired. So rainy days can make you want to sleep.
In addition to the light, the sound of the rain also helps you fall asleep quickly. The sound of rain is similar to a kind of white noise. There is a kind of sound that has a "reverse effect". It not only stabilizes emotions but also provides sweet dreams. This gentle sound is white noise.
However, the ideal white noise is impossible in real life. The closest thing to white noise is what nature produces. For example, the sound of falling raindrops, the sound of clear springs flowing in the mountains, and the chirping of birds in the forests. If you listen to these sounds in peace, you will find that your mood is very calm and relaxed.
This is an important function of white noise - it has a calming effect. It can relieve the symptoms of insomnia and help people feel better. It can also soften some sounds. For example, in a quiet class, you can hear a pin drop to the floor. In a noisy market, you cannot hear hundreds of needles dropping. This phenomenon, that one sound can mask another sound, is the "masking effect" of sound.
That is, white noise does not isolate sounds but neutralizes them. Then it creates a "false calm": it can mask many sounds that occur suddenly and that are perceived during your sleep. It can indirectly improve the quality of your sleep.
Another explanation arises from the instincts of our primitive creatures. In ancient, as long as it was thundering and raining, the way was not easy to walk and the visibility was not good. It was easy to be struck by lightning when going out. Therefore, it was very unsuitable to go out in search of food.
Therefore, many animals look for a safe place to rest and sleep, so that people can sleep in peace without worrying about a sudden attack from animals. Moreover, their emotions calmed down during sleep. And this behavior has been preserved until today.
There is no scientific basis for explaining this point of view. Many people think as soon as it rains, it rains so hard outside and the roads are so blocked, but they can sleep comfortably in bed. The spirit is so peaceful that you can sleep well. Besides, the temperature is reasonable and the air is fresh. People's sleep quality naturally becomes better.
In summary, a rainy day will help you fall asleep and improve your sleep quality.
Jun 6, 2022
