Ramadan is the month of mercy and tolerance, however, we find that differences and quarrels increase between some people during the day of fasting. Instead of the month’s opportunity for calm and tranquility, it may turn to some to time for emotion and tension, so what are the reasons that lead to increased differences during fasting? How can these feelings be controlled to preserve the spirituality of the holy month?
The effect of hunger and thirst on the psychological state
Refrain from food and drink for long hours affects the energy levels in the body, which leads to a decrease in blood sugar, and this deficiency may cause headaches and fatigue, which makes the person more vulnerable to nervousness, poor concentration and increased sensitivity to any position or comment.
Caffeine deficiency and its impact on mood
Many people, especially coffee and tea lovers, suffer from symptoms of caffeine withdrawal when fasting, which leads to acute headaches, a feeling of tension and rapid emotion, and the difficulty of controlling nerves during daily discussions.
Lack of sleep and fatigue
As the sleep routine changes in Ramadan, the long staying up in worship or watching Ramadan programs, a person may not get enough rest, which leads to a feeling of fatigue throughout the day, the lack of patience and increased speed of anger, and the inability to control emotional reactions.
Nervous pressure due to daily responsibilities
In Ramadan, the daily burdens increase between work, food preparation, and acts of worship, which causes additional pressure that may lead to rapid stress when facing any unexpected situation, a feeling of frustration or emotional exhaustion, rush to speech or behavior without thinking.
Different customs and expectations between individuals
Some people feel pressure due to the expectations of others about Ramadan obligations, such as visiting relatives or performing acts of worship in a certain way.
Funners may occur due to the method of preparing food or arranging breakfast times and suhoor.
In the work environment, some may be disturbed by the different levels of activity and focus between fasting and non -fasting people.
How do you reduce the differences and control anger during Ramadan?
Psychological and meditation
Remember that Ramadan is a month of patience and tolerance, and that anger may spoil the wage.
Use deep breathing techniques when you feel nervous.
Read the Qur’an or dhikr when feeling nervous.
Improving eating habits
Eat a balanced suhoor meal that gives you energy that lasts all day.
Avoid excessive drinks before fasting to reduce the symptoms of caffeine withdrawal.
Drink enough water between breakfast and suhoor to reduce dryness and fatigue.
Organizing time and reducing fatigue
Get enough sleep to avoid mood swings.
Organize your day’s schedule so that you have periods of rest and relaxation.
Avoid controversy and quarrels
If you find yourself in a position of disagreement, try to withdraw quietly instead of emotion.
Remember the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: “If the day of the fasting of one of you is, then it does not go away, and it does not go.
