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‘’WHY DO I KEEP WAKING UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT?”

Sleep disruptions at night could be due to various reasons, including physical, psychological, and poor sleep patterns. For example;

Psychological

Mental issues like stress can make you get on and off during the night because it makes sleep lighter, thus increasing wakefulness. Others are;

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety

If your sleep issues are mental, it is best to seek a specialist’s advice for better guidelines.

Physical

  • Excessive trips to the loo.
  • Breathing difficulties perhaps caused by asthma or lung condition.
  • Digestion problems; indigestion, heartburn, or irritable bowel syndrome.
  • Body aches from arthritis or heart failure.

The best solution is to consult your doctor who will probably change your treatment if the current drugs are causing sleeping trouble. They can also help control your symptoms for better sleep.

Poor sleep environment

If you sleep in a hot room or surrounded by pets, sleeping peacefully may be an issue. It is best to create a calm and restful surrounding by keeping temperatures cool, block light from reaching the room, or using white noise machine if you area is noisy.

Elena Ognivtseva
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