Bad dreams during the full moon. Scientists have discovered why people have trouble sleeping during the full moon. The influence of lunar phases on the human body

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for me, this is a disaster... I don’t sleep for 3-5 days (I don’t follow the phases of the moon, I’m indifferent to astrology) if I start to sleep poorly, I immediately understand that the full moon is nearby. during the full moon, I hardly sleep. and during the day I walk around like I’m stunned. and I recover for another 3-4 days. at the same time, arrhythmia begins, pressure jumps and other similar buns.

Following from these assumptions, for those who still want to OVERCOME THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THEIR BODY and get enough sleep during the full moon, you can try the following:

8. to “trick the brain” you can try sleeping with weights on your arms and legs) - the main thing is not to get numb)
ps

I googled several forums. Everywhere everyone complains about their insomnia or about their friends during the full moon, but there is still no description / answer to the question WHY. therefore, he continued to analyze the impact of grav forces on the chela during this period. For the calculations, a simplified formula from the school course was used, because it is the ratio that is important, and not the exact quantitative indicator.

Previously, it was found that the moon weakens (part of) the gravitational force of the earth by only 0.0003% during the full moon and at the farthest point of its elliptical trajectory.

Now I thought about what if it greatly weakens the gravitational force of the sun, but it also turned out a little - only 0.5%

To fully convince of its small impact, I compared the resulting forces during a full moon and a lunar eclipse / new moon, it turned out something like 0.999937 - i.e. The resulting strength on a full moon is almost 100% of the strength on a new moon.

In other words, I still don’t see an obvious explanation for the influence of the full moon on the nervous system (and possibly other systems) of humans... and other animals.

At the moment, the following reasons are considered:
1) reflected sunlight reduces the production of melatonin (the “sleep” hormone), so close the curtains. I used it - it doesn’t help, like many others.
2) the gravitational weakening of the Earth (as shown above at 0.0003%) still plays a role at the molecular level (particles are more susceptible to the influence of gravitational fields... in theory), and as a consequence in metabolic processes. - my rationalistic brain can still somehow accept this explanation, despite the small magnitude of the impact.

There are other assumptions (my personal, not from other sources):
3) there are some rays that are reflected from the moon, BUT pass through the clouds and... “buildings?” (this is already illogical, so I doubt this hypothesis)
4) “gravitational sensations” change (many people experience a feeling of lightness and a desire to move), because the grav is really weakening.
5) the Earth’s magnetic fields (part of them) change, because they are further from the surface, particles in the ionosphere are more susceptible to “movement” due to gravitational fields and can, due to this, create a “different / new” magic field... and theoretically even EMF and this again affects metabolic processes... But these changes again are insignificant compared to the main ones, and how living organisms can feel them remains a mystery (the fact that orgs feel the magic field has already been scientifically confirmed by “knocking birds off course” - a magnet was attached to the head - the winged ones got lost).

1. Thickly (so that no light passes through at all) curtain the windows with thick curtains
2. take a sedative... I don’t know why, but intuition suggests 2 options: a) plant-based (it will help little, but if you do everything else, then the total result should be); b) pharma\chemistry - it will help 50/50 - it will either knock you out or have no effect.
INSTEAD (I don’t recommend combining it, the effect will be too sedative), you can take a sleeping pill for sedation (this applies to option b).
3. FINISH active physical activity 3-5 hours before bedtime, so that you get really tired and crawl home in a relaxed state. - will spend energy + give you endorphins.
4. if there is a possibility of not dying/getting sick from the cold later) - fall asleep WITHOUT a blanket (lowering the pace will lower the blood pressure + simply trigger the feedback of the sleep cycle)
5. on the one hand, you will want carbohydrates and glucose (buns and sweets) and this should increase the production of serotonin and from it melatonin... BUT this will give you energy, so it’s better to FAST, and so that you don’t suffer from hunger before going to bed, throw yourself on something a little light (fruits are NOT sour (take care of the gastrointestinal tract), milk, etc.).
6. Perhaps many will be prevented from falling asleep by thoughts. The meditative practice of concentrating on something (counting sheep) helps, or vice versa, complete dispersal - i.e. DO NOT get stuck on one thought, but just observe their flow... although I don’t know if this is accessible to everyone)). or QUIET melodic FAVORITE (even if it's rock) music.
7. DO NOT get stuck on the full moon) - forget about it, do and live as usual).
ps
for those for whom nothing helps - maybe there’s no need to break yourself?) - for example, I’m used to it and, on the contrary, I enjoy these sensations... well, yes, I don’t get enough sleep while crawling to work, but what can I do if it doesn’t work out otherwise? But when I get off, I run around like a hare and redo a lot of things)

Previously, it was found that the moon weakens (part of) the gravitational force of the earth by only 0.0003% during the full moon and at the farthest point of its elliptical trajectory.

Now I thought about what if it greatly weakens the gravitational force of the sun, but it also turned out a little - only 0.5%

In other words, I still don’t see an obvious explanation for the influence of the full moon on the nervous system (and possibly other systems) of humans... and other animals.

Following from these assumptions, for those who still want to OVERCOME THE NATURAL RHYTHM OF THEIR BODY and get enough sleep during the full moon, you can try the following:
1. Thickly (so that no light passes through at all) curtain the windows with thick curtains
2. take a sedative... I don’t know why, but intuition suggests 2 options: a) plant-based (it will help little, but if you do everything else, then the total result should be); b) pharma\chemistry - it will help 50/50 - it will either knock you out or have no effect.
INSTEAD (I don’t recommend combining it, the effect will be too sedative), you can take a sleeping pill for sedation (this applies to option b).
3. FINISH active physical activity 3-5 hours before bedtime, so that you get really tired and crawl home in a relaxed state. - will spend energy + give you endorphins.
4. if there is a possibility of not dying/getting sick from the cold later) - fall asleep WITHOUT a blanket (lowering the pace will lower the blood pressure + simply trigger the feedback of the sleep cycle)
5. on the one hand, you will want carbohydrates and glucose (buns and sweets) and this should increase the production of serotonin and from it melatonin... BUT this will give you energy, so it’s better to FAST, and so that you don’t suffer from hunger before going to bed, throw yourself on something a little light (fruits are NOT sour (take care of the gastrointestinal tract), milk, etc.).
6. Perhaps many will be prevented from falling asleep by thoughts. The meditative practice of concentrating on something (counting sheep) helps, or vice versa, complete dispersal - i.e. DO NOT get stuck on one thought, but just observe their flow... although I don’t know if this is accessible to everyone)). or QUIET melodic FAVORITE (even if it's rock) music.
7. DO NOT get stuck on the full moon) - forget about it, do and live as usual).
ps
for those for whom nothing helps - maybe there’s no need to break yourself?) - for example, I’m used to it and, on the contrary, I enjoy these sensations... well, yes, I don’t get enough sleep while crawling to work, but what can I do if it doesn’t work out otherwise? But when I get off, I run around like a hare and redo a lot of things)

Previously, it was found that the moon weakens (part of) the gravitational force of the earth by only 0.0003% during the full moon and at the farthest point of its elliptical trajectory.

Now I thought about what if it greatly weakens the gravitational force of the sun, but it also turned out a little - only 0.5%

In other words, I still don’t see an obvious explanation for the influence of the full moon on the nervous system (and possibly other systems) of humans... and other animals.

Scientific studies provide conflicting information about the effects of the Moon on humans, but many people know from their own experience that insomnia does exist during the full moon. Perhaps the ambiguity of scientific data is due to the selection of people for the study. When ordinary people are studied, the statistics do not show anything, but if the sample includes people with a sensitive psyche, then the influence of the night light is recorded. Let's look at the channels through which this effect occurs, and what can be done to alleviate the condition.

Scientists are still arguing about the mechanism of influence, some argue that it does not exist at all. The results of other researchers allow us to identify 4 types of reasons affecting human sleep.

Gravitational mechanism of influence. At the new moon, the relative position of the Earth, the Sun and the Earth's satellite is such that the Moon causes a surge of double force. It is assumed that humans are also susceptible to this, since they are more than 75% water.
Synchronization of human biological rhythms with the lunar cycle. During sleep studies using EEG brain activity sensors, it was found that during the full moon the deep sleep phase is shortened, and the time to fall asleep increases by an average of 5 minutes. In general, a person sleeps 20 minutes less. Studies note a decrease in the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone, during this period.
Energy mechanism of influence. Astrologers clearly state the influence of lunar phases on the human body, especially on women. The full moon is associated with a powerful surge in the energy of the earth's satellite. In the daytime people move mountains, and at night they are tormented by the question: why don’t we sleep?
Genetic memory inherited by humans from animals. The Full Moon has a very strong effect on animals, all biologists know about this. The memory of the animal state awakens in some people at the highest stage of the lunar cycle.

It is not difficult to identify this problem in yourself. To answer the question: why can’t I sleep, you need to keep a diary. Note in it the dates when there were problems with night rest.

These include:

After 5-6 lunar cycles, we can conclude: is the fact that I sleep poorly related to the lunar cycle? As a rule, this disorder does not occur in isolation. Over the course of several months, you will most likely experience sleep problems that are not related to the phases of the moon.

If you see a clear correlation between sleep disturbances and the full moon, then you are one of the people with a highly sensitive psyche.

A hundred years ago, the bright light of the full moon did cause temporary loss of sleep. With the advent of electric lighting at night, people became accustomed to bright light sources.

However, if you are a very sensitive person, our tips will help you cope with asomnia at the peak of lunar activity:

The intensity of therapy depends on how many nights the full moon throws you off balance. There are people who sleep poorly on the night of the full moon, and there are those who cannot sleep well three days before the full moon and three days after, for a total of a whole week.

If during the full moon you are tormented by nightmares, pain permeates your body, you feel weak and generally unwell, you should not worry too much about this. And even more so, go to the hospital. This is a completely normal phenomenon that occurs with most of the world's population.

The Moon is the celestial body closest to our planet. It has a direct impact on many processes occurring in nature. The ancient satellite of the Earth with its magnetic and gravitational field excites entire oceans. It is not surprising that people are also influenced by it. Humans, as we know, mostly consist of liquids. Therefore, we can feel the “influence” of the Moon and react to it in different ways. Especially when this shining, pale circle appears on the night sky in all its glory.

Research by scientists

In the world of science, the effect of the Moon on humans has been known for a very long time. However, no thorough research has been carried out in this area. Until recently. So far, Swiss scientists have not taken this matter seriously. And the results of their work confirmed many assumptions. The Earth's satellite really affects the state of our body. And during a full moon, it can worsen the quality of a person’s sleep and reduce its duration.

The peak of the negative impact occurs precisely during the phases of the full moon. So there is no doubt that the degree of influence will change, depending on its position in the sky.

Rhythm of life

Rhythm is one of the main properties of most processes occurring in humans. As in all living organisms. Internal biological rhythms, however, largely depend on external factors. They are constantly influenced by such things as transitions from one season to another, the alternation of night and day, ebb and flow, and many others.

Rhythmic processes in the human body are not a consequence of the influence of external rhythmic processes. But, they largely correlate with them. Therefore, it is impossible to exclude the influence of the surrounding world when studying the state of the body.

One of the most influential external rhythms is the changing phases of the Moon. They occur over a period of 29 days and approximately 12 hours. After which the circle is closed and the cycle begins again. It has long been proven that the lunar influence extends to all animals. Its rhythms permeate their bodies and make their own adjustments, calming or, conversely, stimulating the nervous system of the organisms. The inhabitants of the seas and bodies of water feel its magnetism most strongly.

How does this happen?

The moon, first of all, affects a person with its gravitational component. Its attractive force can cause ebbs and flows not only in the ocean, but also in the blood vessels of people. The same as in cells. Because of it, all liquids come into monotonous motion. Which, of course, leads to irritation of the nervous system. With increased exposure, it can cause exhaustion, severe fatigue and even increased anxiety.

Study

A whole group of specialists studied this phenomenon. Their research was led by a well-known scientist in Switzerland, Professor Christian Cajochen. The work was carried out at the scientific Center for Chronobiology of the University of Basel. 33 volunteers were selected as subjects. They were divided into two groups to compare the influence of lunar phases on people of different ages.

The first group included men and women from 20 to 30 years old, and the second group included older people aged 57 to 74 years. Since the full moon is a relatively rare phenomenon, occurring approximately once a month, the study of the characteristics of its influence on humans took a very long time. For more than 3 years, scientists observed the condition of people during the periods of time that occurred during this celestial phenomenon.

First of all, scientists studied sleep latency in volunteers. That is, the amount of time it took them to fall asleep during the full moon. On normal days it does not exceed 10 minutes.

Each time they recorded the electroencephalogram and also noted its deviations from the usual indicator of brain functioning during sleep.

Scientists were also interested in melatonin levels. This is a hormone that should regulate the human sleep process.

The total duration of a person's sleep during a full moon, according to the data obtained, decreases by approximately 20 minutes. At the same time, the duration of so-called deep sleep is reduced by as much as 30%. The subjects were unable to fall asleep much longer than usual. It took them 15-17 minutes to do this.

The danger of the full moon

For a healthy person, the full moon phase does not pose a serious danger. Although, the numbers presented in the results of the study, despite their apparent insignificance, still have a strong impact on brain activity. The consequences of sleep during this period can only be malaise, anxiety and stress - everything that can be expected after any poor-quality sleep.

People with certain medical conditions may react more severely to the effects of the full moon. It is known that in epileptics, for example, on the third day after the fatal phase, the most active and prolonged seizures occur.

Lack of sleep during the full moon has been noticed for a long time. Superstitious people associate insomnia with mystical phenomena, experts attribute disorders to genetic memory, and some doctors talk about psychological problems of the body. Why does insomnia occur during the full moon, and is it possible to get rid of this unpleasant phenomenon? Let’s talk about this in more detail.

The appearance of a celestial body at night could not go unnoticed, so the ancients had a very unique opinion about the Moon. The Sumerians and Egyptians believed that it was from the Moon that the gods came, the Greeks considered the Moon a living deity, the Romans considered it a place where only celestial people could live.

Esotericism interprets moonlight or the “path” in different ways: for some it is the path to enlightenment, the highest bliss, for others it is a source of a lot of negative signs. Slavic peoples associated the full moon with witch dances and the Sabbath. It was believed that during the peak phase of the luminary it was possible to determine the presence of evil spirits: “whichever woman walks with a tail, she is a witch.” And it didn’t matter at all what exactly they took for the “tail” - they beat the woman mercilessly, drove her out of the villages and even killed her.

Experts in black and white magic believe that the periodic “dying and appearing” of the night luminary can only mean one thing - it is a living being who needs to make sacrifices, pray for well-being, or ask to send troubles to enemies.

But there is another opinion about the heavenly body. The founder of medicine, Hippocrates, in his works, closely linked lunar cycles and human health and well-being. The scientist believed that during the zenith of the Moon, metabolic processes slow down in warm-blooded animals, the composition of the blood changes, and the indicator of useful substances decreases. Particularly sensitive people in the first phase of the moon’s rise become overly irritable, often become depressed, and can “break down” due to the slightest trouble.

But at the same time, Hippocrates assured that there is no better time to cleanse the body and spirit than the full moon. This is explained simply: since the Moon slows down all processes, a person should limit food consumption, which for natural reasons helps to cleanse all vital systems. The ancient doctor recommended treating insomnia during the peak phase of the celestial body. The impact on the psycho-emotional background, nervous system and hunger strike allowed Hippocrates to achieve significant results - this is also stated in his works.

Full moon phenomenon and insomnia

Disruption of night rest during the rising of the moon is a common occurrence. The planet's satellite has a direct impact on all processes of the body. This is why people experience disruptions in their sleep hours, increased fatigue, nightmares and other negative manifestations.

The main causes of insomnia and its signs

To understand the factors that cause lack or disruption of sleep, you need to remember: a person is 75% water, and the Moon controls the ebb and flow of the tides.

It is the gravitational field that is the first cause of the phenomenon. Besides this, there are others:

Interesting fact! The positive effect of the full moon on conception has been scientifically confirmed. The phenomenon is associated with the acceleration of the ripening of the egg, passing through the fallopian tubes. Plus the energy surge increases libido.

Last but not least is genetics. The full moon shone so brightly that it did not give the early people the opportunity to hide from the animals, because of this our ancestors were forced to stay awake. This continued for more than a millennium, so modern people with a more sensitive nature have inherited the characteristic features of their ancient forefathers.

Thus, insomnia during the full moon has a reasonable explanation that has nothing to do with mysticism and other archaisms.

The influence of lunar phases on physical and mental health

There are 4 phases of the lunar cycle: waxing moon, new moon, full moon, waning moon. All periods have their impact on the vital systems and psyche of the body. According to experts:

It is important to know! Astrologers believe that if you follow the phases and cycles of the satellite, you can organize your life well and manage to do a lot in a short time, without causing harm to your physical or psychological health.

Many people cannot sleep on a full moon, the reasons for this are energy flows. It has been proven that the total sleep time is reduced by at least 20-30 minutes, falling asleep lasts not 7 minutes, as usual, but 13-20 minutes, and the deep sleep phase becomes shorter. Namely, it helps the body “reboot” and restore strength for a new day.

Manifestations of sleep disorders

Signs of sleep disturbance are observed not only in “moon-dependent” people. Such phenomena also accompany patients with high vital activity, who work too much physically or mentally. Obvious manifestations of disturbed rest:

prolonged falling asleep;
light sleep with frequent awakenings;
inability to sleep when very tired;
short periods of deep sleep with disturbing awakenings throughout the night.

And, of course, somnambulism is a clear sign of the influence of the Earth’s satellite on a person. Especially if sleepwalking occurs only during periods of the active phase of the Moon.

The cause of “lunar insomnia”

Despite numerous studies, the exact reason that a person cannot fall asleep and rest normally during the peak of the Moon’s activity has not been clarified. Experts tend to explain the fact by increased gravity, emotional instability and severe fatigue of the body.

During the daytime, the patient works to the limit of physical strength, the body is exhausted and mentally exhausted. These factors, plus bright light, make it difficult to fall asleep, so a person feels cheerful and wants to continue activities. Forcing someone to go to bed provokes natural stress, resulting in a vicious circle.

People prone to insomnia during the full moon

People with emotional lability and neurasthenics are at risk. Also in the group of increased influence of the companion are patients with problems of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, excitable people who are sensitive to the slightest changes in energy flows.

Interesting! Astrologers claim that the full moon reveals people with impeccable intuition. And if you notice signs of “lunar insomnia” in yourself, it is likely that the 6th sense is especially well developed.

The concept of sleepwalking

Sleepwalking refers to actions performed by a person unconsciously in a dream. Those who have seen such a patient walk may think that the person is awake, says quite reasonable things and is responsible for his actions. But even with his eyes open, the patient does not understand, is not aware of his actions, and if he is awakened, he simply does not remember what exactly he did or said.

The sleepwalker is a danger to himself rather than to others. But if the condition occurs in a patient with an unstable psyche, an outburst of aggression can become a threat to others. The disease requires observation, all possible assistance and treatment. But modern medicine cannot completely eliminate sleepwalking.

Lunar calendar and its meaning in human life

Why are lunar cycles so important? Firstly, because insomnia leads to chronic fatigue. The second feature is unstable energy flows. They cause a person to be calm or agitated, to do a lot in a short time, or to experience malaise and apathy. The third argument is the psychological factor. Scientific works confirm that during the period of peak activity of the night luminary, the number of suicides, outbursts of cruelty, and unmotivated aggression increase.

Advice! But the influence of the Moon also has positive sides. During the first phase, you can begin treatment - the body better absorbs nutrients and accelerates the development of immunity. A surge of physical strength allows you to do complex things, and bright emotions, innovative thinking, and visions help even ordinary people find the right solutions in the most difficult situations.

To determine for yourself periods of increased and decreased activity, you need to be able to distinguish between lunar cycles. The entire month of the Earth's satellite is divided into 4 phases:

Day 1 – the beginning of the new moon;
7-8 days - the first quarter of the luminary month;
14-17 days – full moon;
22-23 days – 3rd quarter of the satellite month;
26-28 days – the end of the phases of the lunar cycle.

The day is defined as lunar, not solar.

Conclusion

You can shrug your shoulders skeptically and not believe “in mysticism”, and not associate states of incomprehensible fatigue and activity with the cycles of the Moon. But if you suffer from insomnia, there are critical periods of nervous excitability and a tendency to depression, you should still pay attention to the lunar calendar. It is likely that he will provide answers to many questions. And in order to normalize night rest and get rid of “lunar insomnia,” traditional healers recommend starting prevention and drinking sedative herbs and herbs at least 4-10 days before the expected period of sleep disturbance.

The pale lunar disk in the night sky fills the inhabitants of the Earth with mystical awe. So what exactly is a full moon and is it worth paying attention to? The change in phases of the Moon is caused by the natural motion of our satellite around the Earth. During a full moon, the Moon is closest to the Earth, causing increased tides. It’s not so obvious, but undoubtedly the full moon also affects the human vestibular apparatus.

If the vestibular apparatus is weak (for example, in young children and the elderly, weakened people and people with VSD - and this is every second resident of Siberia), dizziness, nausea and insomnia occur.

At the same time, there is a surge in mental, creative, intellectual activity. Many people note that if the full Moon shines in the face, then sleep will be disturbing, dreams will be difficult, or even you won’t be able to fall asleep at all.

Tells Anastasia: “When my eldest son was little, full moon nights became a test for us: the baby slept very restlessly and tossed and turned in bed. The coming morning was not a relief - the child remained nervous and excitable throughout the day. Sometimes my son walked around in his sleep, not really reacting to our attempts to wake him up. I had to lay a wet towel by the bed - the cold woke up the little sleepwalker, and he returned to bed.”

Remembering how difficult it was for my friend’s children in the car - they were very seasick even in a very comfortable car - I called Anya and asked how her three children reacted to the movement of the Moon. Anya (Ranetka) said that she did not keep exact records, but her younger sons, up to 4 years old, slept restlessly during the full moon, tossed and turned and talked. She says about herself: “As a child, poems were wonderfully written at night during the full moon + pearl energy, even if you didn’t sleep at all. But that’s how it is in childhood... If moonlight falls on the bed, I won’t fall asleep even today, the blinds need to be closed.”

When I was writing this note, my mother told me how on moonlit nights I would wrap myself in a blanket and walk importantly to the kitchen and, like that, climb into the niche behind the large stove. She was silent to all the questions, because she didn’t remember anything and didn’t look there during the day, knowing that mice often appeared there.

Even now my vestibular system is such that I can’t even sit on a children’s swing, and carousels are a real nightmare for me. So I accepted this theory unconditionally, not wanting to see any mysticism or machinations of evil spirits in this.

And I’ll keep an eye on the creative part of my life: maybe something special will happen if I choose the right day?