Can’t Fall Back To Sleep After Waking Up In The Middle of the Night?  Try this!

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, More than 17% of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or every day of the past month…

Anyone who has ever woken up in the middle of the night and struggled to go back to sleep knows the toll insomnia can take the following day.

There are many reasons for waking up in the middle of the night. Some of the common sources of sleep disruptions include stress, anxiety, discomfort or pain and environmental disruptions like noise, movement or temperature…

Sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea or restless leg syndrome, can also cause people to wake up during the night.

What to do when you wake up

When you wake up in the middle of the night, it’s best to stay in bed at first, try to relax, and see if you can fall asleep again…

Try progressive relaxation like breathing exercises, white noise machines and other methods that may help you relax…

If you can’t fall asleep in 5 to 10 minutes, you should get out of bed…

Try going to a quiet and comfortable place at home, like the couch, and engage in a quiet, low-stimulation activity, such as reading a book or doing a calming activity, until you feel sleepy again — then return to bed…

Mistakes to Avoid!

Resist the urge to reach for your phone… Checking the time doesn’t help…