Sleep inertia
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Sep 2026
Sleep inertia is a physiological state of impaired cognitive and sensory-motor performance that occurs immediately after awakening. It is characterized by feelings of drowsiness, disorientation, and a decline in motor dexterity during the transition from sleep to wakefulness. While it typically lasts for 15 to 30 minutes, its effects can sometimes take several hours to fully dissipate.
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Waking from an inappropriate sleep stage causes sleep inertia.
“It's called sleep inertia, when we wake up out of the wrong state”
Open the episode · Essentials: Use Sleep to Enhance Learning, Memory & Emotional State | Dr. Gina PoeListen at 14:24
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