One minute, you are snoozing peacefully and the next you are wide awake in the middle of the night. Sounds familiar? Regularly waking up in the night can be problematic, as it interrupts sleep. Sleep is necessary function that helps restore the body. Not getting enough sleep can give rise to various health problems and impair psychological function.
Waking up in the middle of the night is annoying. But have you ever wondered why this happens to you? Here are some reasons that may be causing hindrance in your sleep.
Your Room Might Be The Reason
The room in which you are sleeping might be disturbing your beauty sleep. Physical issues like too hot or too cold room, slamming of a door or light from an unknown source can easily disturb your peaceful slumber. For a good night’s sleep, your room should be dark, comfortably cool and quiet.
Anxiety Or Depression
Due to excessive work and study pressure in today’s world, many people suffer from anxiety or depression which leads to a number of problems. One such major problem is getting a good night’s sleep. Both anxiety and depression can make it difficult for a person to quiet their mind and make it difficult for them to sleep or shut down their thinking process. This can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep.
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Overactive Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland controls the function of several other organs.When this gland is overactive it can create too much of the hormone thyroxine, and this can also affect other functions in our body. Trouble in sleeping, an increased heart rate, excessive sweating, anxiety are some common symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland. Talk to your doctor, he might suggest some medication to help you get over this problem.
Restless Legs Syndrome
People suffering from restless legs syndrome might experience some uncomfortable sensations in their legs and an irresistible urge to move them. These symptoms are common during the evening or at night when you are sleeping. Home remedies to soothe your muscles, like warm baths, can help you to get good sleep if you are suffering from this problem.
Screen Use and Noise
Using mobile phone or laptop before sleep has become our daily bedtime routine. Although these electronics have become a part of our daily life but they do come with a downside: sleep deprivation or insomnia as excessive screen time can cause problems such as disrupted body clock. This can make sleeping difficult and may cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. In addition, noises coming from the TV, cell phone, or other electronic devices can cause a person to wake up from sleep.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea which is a common medical condition among adults and senior citizens can also cause disturbance in sleep. This disorder slows or stops breathing while you are asleep, which may cause a person to wake up several times in the middle of the night. In many cases, the person will not even realize that their sleep is interrupted. Continuous positive airway pressure machine is the most common treatment for sleep apnea and will help you sleep better at night.
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