A study from the University of Connecticut found that even mild dehydration makes women feel more tired, tense, and anxious.
Men? They got confused and had trouble thinking. One guy described it as a “foggy hangover without the booze.”
Dehydration mimics clinical depression. Brain fog, low energy, lack of motivation—sound familiar?
The Loopy Decision Effect
Your brain also uses water to produce serotonin. That’s your “happy chemical.”
Less water means less serotonin. Less serotonin means you’re more likely to snap at your barista for getting oat milk instead of almond.
It’s not you. It’s your thirst. Your brain is throwing a tantrum for a drink.
