When sudden bouts of irritability, emotional fragility, or explosive anger erupt, the root cause is frequently biological rather than psychological. The classic HALT framework (Larimer, 1999)—checking whether one is Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired—serves as an emergency interoceptive dashboard. Research by Matthew Gailliot (2007) showed that low blood glucose and sleep debt severely compromise prefrontal self-regulation. The HALT Body Check Tool prompts a rapid somatic audit before difficult discussions, preventing misdirected emotional outbursts.
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