Why You Keep Waking Up Between 3 and 5 AM, The Real Science, Emotions, and Meaning Behind Early-Morning Awakenings

Waking up between 3 and 5 a.m. is one of the most common sleep interruptions adults report, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. People experience it as a jarring break in an otherwise peaceful night, a moment where the world feels too quiet, too still, too heavy. Some feel anxious. Some feel wide awake. Others stare at the ceiling wondering why their body betrays them every night at the same time. What most don’t realize is that this window has predictable biological, emotional, and psychological explanations — and understanding them can restore the deep sleep they’ve been missing.…

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