{"id":40437,"date":"2026-06-03T15:46:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/the-heat-wave-also-affects-the-psyche-the-psychologist-explains-why-we-become-more-nervous-during-the-heat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T15:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:46:13","slug":"the-heat-wave-also-affects-the-psyche-the-psychologist-explains-why-we-become-more-nervous-during-the-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/the-heat-wave-also-affects-the-psyche-the-psychologist-explains-why-we-become-more-nervous-during-the-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"The heat wave also affects the psyche, the psychologist explains why we become more nervous during the heat"},"content":{"rendered":"

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High heat does not only bring fatigue and physical discomfort. Experts warn that heat waves can seriously affect our mental state, increase irritability, anxiety and frustration, and in some people, further aggravate existing psychological problems.<\/p>\n

Psychologist Ravi Gill explained to “The Independent” how intense heat affects the brain and emotions, and why during heat waves we lose our temper more often and find it more difficult to cope with the stress of daily.<\/p>\n

\u201cHeat disrupts neurotransmitter systems like serotonin, worsens sleep quality, and increases levels of stress hormones like cortisol, which play a key role in mood regulation and impulse control,\u201d Gill said.<\/p>\n

He adds that prolonged worry and fatigue reduce emotional resilience, so even the smallest problems can seem unbearable.<\/p>\n

\u201cWaves of heat can increase tensions in everyday situations, whether at home, in traffic or in public places, so small triggers easily turn into conflicts”, warns the psychologist.<\/p>\n

High night temperatures have a particularly negative effect on sleep, and quality rest is the key to emotional stability.<\/p>\n

“During the night, the body must lower its temperature in order to enter a deep and regenerating sleep. When it is very hot, people wake up more often, especially during REM sleep, which is important for emotional processing and memory,” explains Gill.<\/p>\n

Research also suggests that people with pre-existing mental health problems are more vulnerable during hot flashes.<\/p>\n

Lack of sleep can therefore increase feelings of anxiety, anger and emotional instability.<\/p>\n

Experts advise some simple steps that can help maintain of mental stability during heat waves. First of all, it is important to drink water regularly, and not just when we feel thirsty. Taking electrolytes is recommended because they help the brain and nervous system function properly.<\/p>\n

Gil also advises keeping the sleeping area as cool as possible by using fans, airy sheets and darkening the room during the day.<\/p>\n

\u201cTry to do more difficult tasks early in the morning, when temperatures are lower, and take more frequent breaks during the hottest part of the day,\u201d he recommends. it.<\/p>\n

Relaxation techniques, such as breathing exercises, light stretches or yoga in a cool space, can also be helpful, as they help reduce stress levels and prevent long-term feelings of tension.<\/p>\n

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