"Vormittagsspuk"

"Vormittagsspuk" is a German term that roughly translates to "morning spook" or "morning fuss." It typically refers to a period in the morning when a person, often a child, experiences sudden irritability, fussiness, or difficulty settling into their daily routine. This phenomenon can be due to tiredness, overstimulation, or adjustment struggles after waking. While not a formal medical diagnosis, it highlights a common time of increased energy or mood fluctuations in the early part of the day, often resolving as the individual becomes more alert and settled.