Night waking is a common occurrence that results from sleep deprivation.
Many people have noticed that they wake up very often in the middle of the night: at about 03:00.
The interruption of sleep at this particular time is not accidental.
What is the reason for waking up at 03:00
The fact is that it is at this time that the transition to a new phase of sleep often occurs.
The stage that is commonly called “slow sleep” is followed by a fairly short phase called “REM sleep.”
At this moment, the brain begins to work more intensively.
If the anxiety level was high before the start of the night's rest, then the person is highly likely to wake up during the REM stage of sleep.
It is worth emphasizing that the above-mentioned phase is associated with a decrease in the level of melatonin, the sleep hormone.
Considering all of these factors, it is not surprising that people often wake up at 03:00.
How to solve the problem
The answer is obvious: we need to reduce the level of anxiety.
Before going to bed, try not to think about bad things. Don't remember problems at work or in your family, don't think about the difficulties that await you tomorrow.
In the evening, you should avoid watching TV and using your smartphone. About 2 hours before going to bed, it makes sense to drink herbal tea.
You also need to make sure that the bedroom has the most comfortable conditions for sleep: the room is ventilated, and light from street lamps does not enter the room.
If you cannot solve the problem of waking up at night on your own, you should consult a doctor.
