Although it’s normal to wake up in the middle of the night, it gets more troubling when you can’t fall asleep again....CONTINUE READING
According to sleep.com, people typically wake up around 2 or 3 a.m. due to a shift in sleep architecture from deep sleep to more REM sleep. To keep up a regular sleep schedule, it’s critical to address the root of these problems.
Stress, anxiety, or depression
Stress, anxiety, or depression can cause insomnia, leading to intrusive thoughts and sleep paralysis (the sensation of being pressed down while sleeping). Stress can cause nightmares, which can keep you up at night.
Anxiety can also make it difficult to sleep through the night. People with depression often experience poor sleep patterns, oversleeping, or feeling sleepy during the day.
These factors can trigger people to wake up at night and start thinking about their problems or things they have to do. It is crucial to address these issues to maintain a healthy sleep routine.
Sleep disorders can be linked to various factors, including anxiety and depression, which can temporarily disrupt sleep but can lead to more serious issues over time.
The sympathetic nervous system, or the ‘fight-or-flight’ system, activates when worry, anxiety, or frustration occur, causing the brain to switch from sleep to wake mode, making it harder to get back to sleep.
Sleep apnea
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where a person stops breathing during sleep, disrupting heart rhythm and reducing oxygen flow. Symptoms include waking up at night, snoring, being jerked into consciousness, daytime sleepiness or fatigue.
Seek medical attention if you experience these symptoms, as untreated sleep apnea can lead to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other health issues.
Nocturia
Nocturia is a condition causing multiple night-time awakenings due to urination, often caused by excessive fluid intake, sleep disorders, or bladder obstruction. It can be treated with fluid restriction and overactive bladder medication.
Noisy environment
If you stay in a noisy environment, don’t be surprised that you find it difficult to fall asleep at night. Loud sounds can wake you up and make you unable to sleep at night.
How to stop staying awake at night
Reduce your intake of liquids before bed to reduce nocturnal urination, and see a doctor if there are any additional concerns. Don’t eat before bed. Eating right before bed throws off the body’s circadian cycle.
Take over-the-counter drugs that can improve the quality of your sleep, like magnesium. For a peaceful night’s sleep, make your bedroom quiet and dark and use earplugs or noise-cancelling gadgets.
Practise mindfulness. Mindfulness is a meditation technique that involves intense awareness of one’s feelings and sensations, using breathing techniques and guided imagery to relax and reduce stress. If you continue to experience stress, anxiety, or depression, get medical assistance..<<CONTINUE READING>>
