Wellness

Its wackadoodle time.

On TikTok, this phenomenon has been dubbed adult zoomies and its too real.

What Causes Adult Zoomies?

Are adult zoomies real? Here’s what an expert says about the TikTok phenomenon.

Carly Claney, a licensed psychologist in Seattle, Washington.

Also, somepeople are naturally night owlswho are more alert and productive in the late evening hours.

So a late-night zoomie might just mean youre perkier at night.

Adult zoomies can also be a sign that you need a little exercise.

You could try scheduling your workouts for the early evenings to avoid that late-night burst of energy.

No surprises here, butanxiety might also be to blame.

This iswhy dogs get zoomies.

Running around after getting a bath, for instance, helps them get rid of pent-up stress.

Is It OK To Get Adult Zoomies?

The short answer is yes.

Adult zoomies can even be useful, Claney says.

It might be wackadoodle time, but you still need to get some sleep.

Studies referenced:

Reddy, S. (2022).Physiology, Circadian Rhythm.In: StatPearls [Internet].

Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. PMID: 30137792.

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