ISSUE Nº 185 · 12 NOV 2026 · THE PRE-STANDUP PANIC EDITION

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Explain Why You Ruminate More at 3am Than at 3pm

Explain, in plain but precise language, why the same worry or problem feels far more catastrophic at 3am than it does at 3pm, covering the role of circadian dips in mood regulation, reduced access to rational reframing during night-time cortisol and body temperature changes, and the absence of the daytime distractions that normally keep rumination in check. Then give one practical rule for how much weight to give a 3am thought before checking it again in daylight.

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