Have
you ever been awakened to the alarm and didn’t know where you were? HealthBriefs TV reports on confusion arousal.
Confusional
arousal happened when a person wakes up and stays in a confused state for a
certain period of time before going back to sleep or fully waking up. According
to the National Institutes of Health, this state of being happens when someone
is awakened during non-rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – which is a deeper
sleep. Someone is awakened by something suddenly like an alarm clock. One in
seven people have experienced this sleep “drunkenness”.
The
Health Briefs TV show learns that most of us have experienced this state of
mind at some point. In a recent study, participants noted that their confused
state lasted between five minutes to 15 minutes. It is also important to note
that some people can wake up in a violent mood and cause harm. Those in
professions who can catch naps during the work schedule, such as health professionals,
should allow at least 15 minutes to fully awaken before going back to work.
It’s always a smart idea to not drive if awakened suddenly and still be in a
state of sleep confusion. Give yourself time to become fully awake and be
totally aware of surroundings.
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