While some of us may thrive as early birds awake at the crack of dawn, others find themselves to be most alert during the hours of the night. Although being a night owl may have its perks, Lisa Kruger, PhD, LPC, owner/psychotherapist of Stepping Stone Psychotherapy, LLC in Alexandria, VA, told Health Digest in an exclusive interview that it can also have a negative impact on our mental health.

虽然我们中的一些人可能会像早起的鸟儿一样在黎明时分醒来，但有些人发现自己在晚上的几个小时里最警觉。虽然做一个夜猫子可能有它的好处，但是来自VA亚历山大市Stepping Stone心理治疗咨询公司的负责人兼心理治疗师丽莎·克鲁格博士告诉健康文摘，它也会对我们的心理健康产生负面影响。

She starts off explaining how night owls are often more susceptible to mood disorders. "Studies have shown that people who are night owls are more at risk for developing depression or anxiety because of disruption to the body's natural circadian rhythm," Dr. Kruger states. She adds that these individuals also tend to be less rested. "Poor sleep quality can lead to less mental clarity throughout the day. This can impact low motivation, and overall productivity and performance," says Dr. Kruger.

她首先解释了夜猫子通常更容易受到情绪障碍的影响。克鲁格博士说:“研究表明，夜猫子更容易患抑郁症或焦虑症，因为他们破坏了身体的自然昼夜节律。”她补充说，这些人也往往休息得更少。“睡眠质量差会导致一整天的精力不足。这可能会影响低动力，整体生产力和表现，”克鲁格博士说。

The third way in which being a night owl can wear on one's mental health is that it can foster a sense of social isolation. "This can develop as a result of mismatched sleeping and waking schedules with [those] of family and friends," Dr. Kruger explains. "Social interactions are therefore limited, which can lead to feelings of loneliness and disconnection."

夜猫子影响心理健康的第三个方面是，它会培养一种社会孤立感。克鲁格博士解释说:“这可能是由于与家人和朋友的作息时间不匹配造成的。”“因此，社交互动受到限制，可能导致孤独感和疏离感。”