Waking Up Between 3 am and 5 am? Here’s What It Means

Waking Up Between 3 am and 5 am? Here’s What It Means

Many factors contribute to this. Here are some of them

1. Stress

Stress is a major culprit, having effects on both your body’s physical response and your ability to fall back asleep.

When stress hormones rise, your body’s heart rate and temperature can stay elevated, keeping you awake

2. Insomnia
3. Insomnia is another common cause, where difficulty either falling asleep or staying asleep persists regularly.
   3. Aging
   
   For older adults, aging can cause lighter sleep cycles, making it easier to wake up at night.
4. 4. Medications
5. Some medications can interfere with sleep, including antidepressants, diuretics, and beta-blockers.
6. 4. Health conditions

Health conditions such as arthritis, sleep apnea, and GERD may disrupt sleep due to physical discomfort or breathing issues.

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