EFFECTS OF ANGER ON RLS
EFFECTS OF ANGER ON RLS
My wife has discovered that her RLS symptoms dissapear when she get angry. Anger releases, I know some kind of chemicals in the brain. If she gets angry right before she goes to bed she usually sleeps most of the night.
Has anyone else noticed this? Has there been any studies?
Tony S
Has anyone else noticed this? Has there been any studies?
Tony S
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It is interesting. Like you, Tony, I would guess that anger releases a specific set of brain chemistry for her that includes a release of dopamine and maybe the inhibition of serotonin.
No studies on anger per se. They still don't know what causes RLS, though they know brain chemistry is involved. They also know that attending to something else stops it. This could be what is happening. Maybe anger focuses her attention (video games, crosswords, etc. can do the same thing - focus us and the RLS stops).
I can't say I've ever noticed that anger helps me.
No studies on anger per se. They still don't know what causes RLS, though they know brain chemistry is involved. They also know that attending to something else stops it. This could be what is happening. Maybe anger focuses her attention (video games, crosswords, etc. can do the same thing - focus us and the RLS stops).
I can't say I've ever noticed that anger helps me.
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Two thoughts; first, perhaps there is an arguement, yelling, or some other form of release involved and thus by "letting it out" she is no longer angry when she goes to bed but has stirred up those brain chemicals that help us to sleep.
Second thought, maybe the anger is similar to "attending" she is using her brain to review the situation she is angry about turning it over in her head and searching for solutions in much the same way that we solve puzzles which some people find helps them avoid RLS symptoms.
I find this very interesting, I had a bad RLS night last night so perhaps I'll try getting angry tonight and see if that helps.
Second thought, maybe the anger is similar to "attending" she is using her brain to review the situation she is angry about turning it over in her head and searching for solutions in much the same way that we solve puzzles which some people find helps them avoid RLS symptoms.
I find this very interesting, I had a bad RLS night last night so perhaps I'll try getting angry tonight and see if that helps.
EFFECTS OF ANGER ON RLS
Hi Tony S and welcome to this group. I really hope that this helps your wife.
I know if I get angry about anything before going to bed I can guarantee that I will not sleep.
I know if I get angry about anything before going to bed I can guarantee that I will not sleep.
Charlene
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Taking one day at a time
I think there is a big difference between being angry (and not being able to sleep) and actually being angry and releasing the anger......like really letting yourself express, explode, yell, beat on pillows in a safe but really whole hearted way, to move it through the body.....then it's over. And sleep come easily and naturally. I can see that would make big difference in some symptoms. We all need a special place where we can really let it out.
Sherry
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For me, angry equals seething quietly. I try not to vent on people, unless maybe they deserve it.
Thus, for me, getting angry before bed is about the worst thing I could do. All I do is get really agitated. I could see an outburst helping, though.
I'm not so sure my wife would care for a screaming session every night before bed...
Thus, for me, getting angry before bed is about the worst thing I could do. All I do is get really agitated. I could see an outburst helping, though.
I'm not so sure my wife would care for a screaming session every night before bed...
Disclaimer: I often talk about what I do and what works for me, but these are specific to me and you should always consult a healthcare professional before trying these things yourself, lest you endanger your health or life.